Lake District holidays

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Lake District live weather

Check out the Lake District live weather and compare with the average conditions for this time of the year.

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The weather guide for Lake District (Grasmere) 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.

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When is the best time to go to Lake District?

The best time to go to Lake District (Grasmere) is May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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7
Mar
10
Apr
13
May
16
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Jul
17
Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jun
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Aug
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Sep
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Which is the warmest month in the Lake District?

The warmest time of year in Grasmere, Lake District is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 17°C.

Which month has the most rain in the Lake District?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Grasmere, Lake District with 318mm on average. There are normally 19 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in the Lake District?

The sunniest time of year in Grasmere, Lake District is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 37% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.