Lake District, United KingdomQuick decision
When to visit Lake District?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
5°C–12°C in May
🌧 Least rain
47% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
December (60%)
📅 Best score
5.2/10
Monthly climate data
Lake District weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 0°C | 3°C | 56% | 6.0 | 2.1h | 0.8/10 | 6.2/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 0°C | 4°C | 64% | 7.3 | 4.4h | 0.9/10 | 6.4/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 6°C | 55% | 5.3 | 6.2h | 2.0/10 | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 2°C | 8°C | 44% | 3.1 | 10.9h | 4.3/10 | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 5°C | 12°C | 47% | 3.2 | 12.0h | 5.2/10 | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 8°C | 14°C | 59% | 4.8 | 11.1h | 4.7/10 | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 10°C | 15°C | 62% | 5.1 | 10.3h | 4.7/10 | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 10°C | 14°C | 64% | 5.9 | 9.9h | 4.3/10 | 4.3/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 8°C | 13°C | 60% | 5.5 | 8.4h | 4.1/10 | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 6°C | 10°C | 63% | 6.7 | 4.8h | 2.1/10 | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 2°C | 6°C | 61% | 6.6 | 3.7h | 1.0/10 | 5.9/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 1°C | 4°C | 60% | 7.1 | 0.9h | 0.6/10 | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 9°C, 49% rainy days, 9.7h sunshine/day. Score: 3.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 14°C, 62% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 4.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 10°C, 61% rainy days, 5.6h sunshine/day. Score: 2.4/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°C, 60% rainy days, 2.5h sunshine/day. Score: 0.8/10.
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FAQ
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It depends on the activity. For skiing: April (ski score 7.1/10). For hiking/summer: May (5.2/10, 12°C).
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 6.1/10. Cold temperatures (3°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
In May, temperatures average 12°C. Ideal for hiking and outdoor activities.
December is the wettest month with 60% rainy days.
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