Cumbria Weather Forecast
Cumbria weather: 40°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Cumbria?
Yes - rain is likely in Cumbria today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,1 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 3,7 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed.
The next 7 days carry about 3.6 times a normal week's rain for October (3,7 in against 1,0 in).
16-day forecast for Cumbria
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 44° / 39° | 100% · 1,1 in | 19 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 40° | 100% · 1,1 in | 31 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 47° / 42° | 94% · 0,2 in | 29 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 57° / 42° | 100% · 0,8 in | 30 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 56° / 43° | 99% · 0,3 in | 28 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 43° | 59% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 51° / 46° | 26% | 15 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 53° / 44° | 35% · 0,4 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 39° | 37% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light rain | 47° / 42° | 28% · 0,8 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 49° / 42° | 26% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 47° / 36° | 29% | 6 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌥️ Fog | 44° / 35° | 27% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌥️ Fog | 44° / 33° | 33% | 4 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
What this means for Cumbria
Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 44°F is 9.2°F below the 53°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,1 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Gusts to 37 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 55°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 37 mph.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cumbria?
Cumbria is a county in England. Its coordinates are 54.5772, -2.7975. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Cumbria right now?
It is currently 40°F (5°C) with overcast. Humidity is 91% and wind is 12 mph.
When is the best time to visit Cumbria?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Cumbria, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Cumbria in?
Cumbria observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 5:41 AM.
How many people live in Cumbria?
Cumbria has a population of approximately 500.000.
What is the nearest airport to Cumbria?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 162 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 236 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 260 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Cumbria?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Snowdonia National Park, Loch Ness and Isle of Skye.
What places are in Cumbria?
Cumbria covers 2 places in this atlas, including Lake District National Park and Windermere.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (uk-regions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 23, 2026 at 5:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
