Best time to visit Peak District

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When is the best time to visit Peak District?

The best time to visit Peak District is July based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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0
Feb
0
Mar
0.5
Apr
1
May
1.5
Jun
2
Jul
1.5
Aug
0.5
Sep
0
Oct
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Nov
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

5
Jan
5
Feb
7
Mar
10
Apr
14
May
17
Jun
19
Jul
18
Aug
16
Sep
12
Oct
8
Nov
6
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

1
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
6
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
4
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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The weather guide for England (Peak District) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Metric (°C / mm) | Imperial (°F / inches)

Which is the hottest month in Peak District?

The hottest time of year in Peak District is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Peak District?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Peak District with 125mm on average. There are normally 21 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Peak District?

The sunniest time of year in Peak District is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 34% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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