Mountain Weather

Peak District mountain weather in May.

Typical wind, temperature, cloud and hill-day conditions for May, based on 40 years of high-ground history.

40-year mountain climate

What is Peak District weather like in May?

Historically, May has been a variable month with a useful share of better high-ground days. Of 1,240 representative high-ground days, 30% were excellent or good, 59% were average, and 11% were poor or severe.

Dry days accounted for 59% of the sample, while extensive cloud affected 42%. These figures describe representative high ground around 636 metres, so coastal and low-level conditions can be milder.

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Excellent or good30%Historically dry59%High-ground temperature7.8°CTypical maximum gust27 mphStronger days around 35 mph
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Saturday dates are highlighted because they usually unlock the widest choice of seven-night cottage stays. Other arrival days still work.

Typical conditions, not a forecastThis describes representative high ground. A difficult hill day can still be suitable for a lower-level plan.
Week 19 · 8 May

What this week is typically like on Peak District high ground.

Across 280 comparable historical hill days, 27% were excellent or good and 12% were poor or severe.

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Historically excellent or good27%280 comparable days
Excellent8%Good19%Average61%Poor12%Severe0%
Historically dry56% of daysTypical daily max gust28 mphStronger days around 36 mphTypical high ground7.2°C24-hour mean near 636 mExtensive cloud39% of days

May context: 30% of days across the month were excellent or good; 11% were poor or severe. Read the full May guide.

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January to December

Peak District mountain weather by month.

Each month has its own detailed climate guide, with the historical balance of excellent, good, average, poor and severe days on representative high ground.

January19% good
54% average · 27% poor or severe
February20% good
54% average · 26% poor or severe
March23% good
55% average · 22% poor or severe
April27% good
60% average · 13% poor or severe
May30% good
59% average · 11% poor or severe
June27% good
63% average · 10% poor or severe
July30% good
61% average · 9% poor or severe
August29% good
61% average · 10% poor or severe
September26% good
62% average · 12% poor or severe
October19% good
63% average · 18% poor or severe
November21% good
59% average · 20% poor or severe
December19% good
54% average · 27% poor or severe
Strongest historical signals

Best weeks of the year for Peak District mountain weather.

These are the six week bands with the largest historical share of excellent or good days. They are useful for broad trip timing, but the live forecast should decide the final plan.

  1. 01
    Week around 10 July35% excellent or good · 10% poor or severe
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  2. 02
    Week around 29 May34% excellent or good · 11% poor or severe
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  3. 03
    Week around 4 September33% excellent or good · 9% poor or severe
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  4. 04
    Week around 7 August33% excellent or good · 10% poor or severe
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  5. 05
    Week around 17 July31% excellent or good · 9% poor or severe
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  6. 06
    Week around 31 July31% excellent or good · 10% poor or severe
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20 mountain areas

Compare another part of the UK.

Each page includes weekly and monthly high-ground climate summaries, a highlighted Saturday planner and nearby accommodation.

Angus GlensScotland · strongest historical month: May23% good Argyll and Loch LomondScotland · strongest historical month: May28% good Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)Wales · strongest historical month: June31% good CairngormsScotland · strongest historical month: May22% good Clwydian Range and BerwynsWales · strongest historical month: April28% good DartmoorEngland · strongest historical month: July37% good Eryri (Snowdonia)Wales · strongest historical month: May31% good Lake DistrictEngland · strongest historical month: May35% good Lewis and HarrisScotland · strongest historical month: May29% good LochaberScotland · strongest historical month: May25% good Mid Wales and Cambrian MountainsWales · strongest historical month: May32% good Monadhliath and Creag MeagaidhScotland · strongest historical month: May22% good North PenninesEngland · strongest historical month: May28% good Northumberland and CheviotsEngland · strongest historical month: May32% good Northwest HighlandsScotland · strongest historical month: May27% good Peak DistrictEngland · strongest historical month: July30% good Perthshire HighlandsScotland · strongest historical month: May25% good SkyeScotland · strongest historical month: May38% good Southern ScotlandScotland · strongest historical month: May34% good Yorkshire DalesEngland · strongest historical month: May32% good