Windermere Weather Forecast
Windermere weather: 53°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Windermere is a city in Cumbria. Windermere is known for the largest lake in England. It has a population of about 8.000.
Right now it is 53°F (12°C) in Windermere with overcast. It feels like 52°F. Today runs from 53°F to 60°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Windermere is July. The climate is temperate. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 32°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 152 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh and Snowdonia National Park.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 60°F is 6.3°F above the 54°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 4 PM to 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Windermere today at 9.7/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Windermere right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:52 PM, Oct 1 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Windermere
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 53° | 98% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 53° | 100% · 1,5 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌧️ Rain | 58° / 42° | 95% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 59° / 39° | 47% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 56° | 45% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 48° | 51% · 0,3 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 45° | 49% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 51° / 41° | 35% | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light rain | 53° / 43° | 62% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 48° / 43° | 51% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌥️ Fog | 52° / 42° | 35% | 5 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 40° | 47% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Rain | 49° / 42° | 53% · 1,4 in | 19 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 50° / 45° | — · 0,7 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Windermere month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 32° | 6,8 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 44° | 36° | 6,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 49° | 37° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 53° | 40° | 5,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 46° | 4,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 61° | 50° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 64° | 53° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 53° | 6,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 59° | 49° | 5,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 54° | 45° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 46° | 38° | 7,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 45° | 38° | 10,2 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Windermere
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Windermere
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Windermere?
Windermere is a city in Cumbria. Its coordinates are 54.3807, -2.906. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Windermere right now?
It is currently 53°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 94% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Windermere?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in Windermere, which has a temperate climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Windermere in?
Windermere observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:52 PM.
How many people live in Windermere?
Windermere has a population of approximately 8.000.
What is the nearest airport to Windermere?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 152 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 226 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 250 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Windermere?
Popular options include Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle, Old and New Towns of Edinburgh, Snowdonia National Park, Loch Ness and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - 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 1, 2026 at 8:52 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
