Best months to visit Lake District?
April and May are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Lake District. Our weather forecaster has analaysed past 10 years of weather data through Lake District weather forecast and Lake District weather history and based on that they forecast these months temperature to be around 8°c and average of 105.875 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Lake District?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 0°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Lake District?
December and November receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 179.76mm.
Travelling to Lake District? Check out our Weather averages of Lake District to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Lake District section.
Lake District Holiday Weather Overview
The Lake District lies within the county of Cumbria and is one the most popular holiday destinations in England.
With deep lakes and vast mountains, the Lake District is a unique tourist resort that allows visitors absorb the beauty of the surroundings, which can be best viewed between September and November.
The Lake District hosts a variety of cultural and historical monuments that prove very popular hotspots.
When is the best month to visit Lake District?
The time between summer ending and winter beginning between September and November can provide thrilling views as leaves turn from greens to red.
This is a very popular time of year for tourists to visit, with the temperature comfortable and the beauty of the Lake District at its peak.
Summer in Lake District
The maritime climate of the Lake District can see weather change rapidly, with a period of summer commencing from March to October.
During March to June, the Lake District sees its driest period of the year. Rainfall is a predominant feature, with Sprinkling Tarn the wettest area of the Lake District that receives roughly 5000mm of rainfall every week.
Despite the regular fluctuation of the temperature, the summer months of July and August seen the sun sparkle of the lakes and an average temperature of 5°C in July.
Winter in Lake District
The wettest months of the year at the Lake District occur from October through January as winter commences.
Snowfall generally occurs during November and April with the Lake District valleys having around 20 days of snowfall and 200 days of rainfall per year.
However, winter days can result in some outstanding views, with the air clear as reflections in the still water and snow settling on the mountains offers overwhelming sights.
What to wear in Lake District?
Given the generally low temperature of the Lake District, a waterproof jacket will prove valuable as will otherwise warm jackets and trousers.
Spare socks, hats, gloves and hiking boots will also serve you well. The weather remains comparatively warm in a valley but can be very cold when hiking on top of a ridge.