Best time to visit the Lake District

Q: When is the best time to visit the Lake District?

The best time to visit the Lake District (Grasmere) is May, June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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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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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Which is the hottest month in the Lake District?

The hottest time of year in Grasmere, Lake District is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 63°F.

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 12.5 inches 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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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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