Best time to visit the Lake District

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When is the best time to visit Lake District?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Lake District (Grasmere)5
    Jan
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Lake District (Grasmere)5
    Feb
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Lake District (Grasmere)7
    Mar
  • 10°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Lake District (Grasmere)10
    Apr
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Lake District (Grasmere)13
    May
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Lake District (Grasmere)16
    Jun
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Lake District (Grasmere)17
    Jul
  • 17°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Lake District (Grasmere)17
    Aug
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Lake District (Grasmere)14
    Sep
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Lake District (Grasmere)12
    Oct
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Lake District (Grasmere)7
    Nov
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Lake District (Grasmere)5
    Dec

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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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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.

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