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 19:17 (UTC+1).
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The year at a glance
April · high 55°F · rain 2.0in · 13.9h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at Manchester, Greater Manchester, the arrival airport
| 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 |
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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 mid-range.
What sort of trip is The Lake District good for?
The Lake District is good for landscape doing the heavy lifting, moving about and doing things, an unhurried pace, eating extremely well.