The Lake District
Fells and glacial lakes that inspired a whole generation of poets, stone villages with a pub at the end of every walk, and weather that keeps it green for exactly that reason.
The best time to visit The Lake District is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (67°F). Local time there is 03:59 (UTC+1).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
April · high 13°C · rain 50mm · 13.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Manchester, Greater Manchester, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C44°F | 91mm3.6in | 8.0h8.0h | |
| February | 9°C48°F | 105mm4.1in | 9.7h9.7h | |
| March | 10°C50°F | 93mm3.7in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| April | 13°C55°F | 50mm2.0in | 13.9h13.9h | in the recommended window |
| May | 15°C60°F | 81mm3.2in | 15.8h15.8h | in the recommended window |
| June | 19°C66°F | 97mm3.8in | 17.0h17.0h | in the recommended window |
| July | 20°C67°F | 136mm5.4in | 16.5h16.5h | in the recommended window |
| August | 20°C67°F | 105mm4.1in | 14.8h14.8h | in the recommended window |
| September | 18°C64°F | 85mm3.3in | 12.6h12.6h | in the recommended window |
| October | 14°C57°F | 144mm5.7in | 10.4h10.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 10°C49°F | 104mm4.1in | 8.5h8.5h | |
| December | 7°C45°F | 116mm4.6in | 7.5h7.5h |
Good to know
Would your whole group agree on it?
Can't agree where to go? Set what's actually possible, answer eight quick questions each, and out comes the one destination that fits everybody. Even the little ones join in, with questions read aloud and picture answers. Two minutes each, no signup.
Try it with your groupCommon questions
When is the best time to visit The Lake District?
The best time to visit The Lake District is Apr–Oct, when typical daytime highs reach about 19°C (67°F).
How warm does The Lake District get?
Typical daytime highs in The Lake District are Mar–May 13°C (55°F), Jun–Aug 19°C (67°F), Sep–Nov 14°C (57°F), Dec–Feb 8°C (46°F).
Is The Lake District expensive?
On the ground, The Lake District is middling.
What sort of trip is The Lake District good for?
The Lake District is good for nature and scenery, adventure holidays, relaxing holidays, food and drink.
How rainy is The Lake District?
The wettest month in The Lake District is October at 144mm (5.7in), the driest April at 50mm (2.0in), with a monthly average of 101mm (4.0in).
What plug do I need for The Lake District?
The Lake District uses type G sockets at 230 V.
