Roseberry Topping Weather Forecast – 320m, Yorkshire Dales

Tuesday 22 September 2026Confidence: High

Overall hill weather90/100Excellent

Wind5-15 mph southwesterly Gusts10-20 mph Feels like10 to 14°C PrecipitationLittle or none Cloud-free summit estimate95% Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 06:49 · Sunset 19:04 · 12.2 hours daylight

The day on the hill

Little rain and limited summit cloud on Roseberry Topping: summit wind broadly 5-15 mph, with gusts 10-20 mph at times (light winds).

Cloud & views

Cloud base around 1600–1900 m in the morning, then around 2100–2400 m around midday and 1400–1700 m by late afternoon. The summit is likely to stay mostly clear.

Rain & temperature

Little or no rain is forecast.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates 8.8 h of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early: 1.4 h
Midday: 4 h
Later: 1.4 h

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Excellent Summit winds around 5-15 mph. Gusts around 10-20 mph are possible on exposed ground.

90/100

Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Excellent Summit winds around 5-15 mph. Gusts around 10-20 mph are possible on exposed ground.

90/100

Compare an early start with later conditions. The main forecast above covers the day in more detail.

Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA broadly very good night on a well-chosen pitch. 88/100Excellent · 300 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Tuesday 22 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks very good overall around 300 m (88/100). It may be breezy on open ground, with gusts near 20 mph. Little overnight rain is forecast. Some condensation is possible overnight.

Overnight rain0.1 mm Open ground · 300 m10 mph · gusts 22 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 10°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc: 86%
Moonrise: 17:52 BST
Moonset: 02:31 next morning BST

Views of the Moon may come and go through cloud breaks. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 22 Sep, 17:00 BST to 23 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m88/100 · very good

Wind / gust: 10 mph / 22 mph
Typical / low: 14.6°C / 12.8°C
In cloud: 0% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 2-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 10°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaRock is likely to be mostly dry, but check for local dampness. Excellent95/100 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look excellent (95/100). Rock is likely to be mostly dry, though seepage and shaded holds are not resolved. The mapped summit rock is Sandstone, siltstone and mudstone (Saltwick Formation). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Mudstone, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain.

Rock surfaceProbably dryPeak gust16 mphRain0.0 mm

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Sandstone, siltstone and mudstone Saltwick Formation

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Popular Roseberry Topping

slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

2 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Sandstone, siltstone and mudstone Saltwick Formation Around 285 m Seen on Popular Roseberry Topping

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Mudstone Redcar Mudstone Formation 104–218 m samples Seen on Popular Roseberry Topping

Often positive when dry, but smooth, polished or slabby sections can become markedly more slippery when damp.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaCloud breaks may offer some views of the stars. Moonlight washes out fainter stars. View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-09-22. All times are UK local time.

Stargazing

Mixed sky conditions during the best available spell: 22 Sep, 21:05 BST to 22:00 BST.

Cloud breaks may offer some views of the stars. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.

Moon-free dark sky: 23 Sep, 02:25 BST to 04:50 BST.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
22 Sep, 21:05 BST to 22:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Cloud breaks may offer some views of the stars. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
22 Sep, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
22 Sep, 23:00 BST to 23 Sep, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky. Rain may interrupt viewing. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
23 Sep, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
23 Sep, 01:00 BST to 02:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Clearer spells are possible, but other forecasts keep much of the sky obscured by cloud. Forecast models disagree.
23 Sep, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky.
23 Sep, 03:00 BST to 04:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky. Rain may interrupt viewing.
23 Sep, 04:00 BST to 04:50 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Gibbous moon, about 85% illuminated.

Moonrise around 22 Sep, 17:55 BST.

Moonset around 23 Sep, 02:25 BST.

Full darkness: 22 Sep, 21:05 BST to 23 Sep, 04:50 BST.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Draconids: peak around 9 October 2026.
Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.

Dates from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. Activity dates do not guarantee visible meteors. Look across a broad, dark sky, not only north.

Darkness of the surroundings

Estimated darkness rank 979 of 980 assessed peaks (1 is darkest), based on surrounding artificial light in 2021. This is not a measurement of tonight’s sky.

2021 artificial-light baseline, not measured sky brightness or a Bortle class. Changes to lighting, blue-rich LEDs, terrain screening, atmospheric scattering and cloud-reflected light are not resolved. Similar ranks are not meaningfully distinct. Darkness is not a recommendation to climb a summit at night.

VIIRS nighttime lights: Earth Observation Group, Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Reprocessed by OpenGeoHub/OpenLandMap. Cropped and ranked by Mountain Weather.

Sky-weather grades exclude light pollution, terrain and thin haze. They are not mountain safety ratings. Check the mountain and camping forecast separately. Accessible lower viewpoints may be a better choice than summits.

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Wednesday 23 September 2026Confidence: Medium

Overall hill weather62/100Mixed

Wind10-25 mph northwesterly Gusts25-35 mph Feels like4 to 8°C PrecipitationAround 10-20 mm Cloud-free summit estimate90% Freezing levelAbove summit DaylightSunrise 06:50 · Sunset 19:01 · 12.2 hours daylight

The day on the hill

A wet day on Roseberry Topping: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph at times (a fresh breeze). Visibility may drop briefly in showers.

Wind & exposure

Much calmer lower down - generally 0-10 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops.

Cloud & views

Cloud base around 600–900 m through the morning, lifting to 800–1100 m by late afternoon. The summit is likely to stay mostly clear.

Cloud-height uncertainty could put the summit in or out of cloud. Clear spells may be difficult to time.

Cloud may hang lower on northwestern slopes and lift somewhat on the southeastern side, but local terrain can differ. Very little direct sunshine is forecast.

Rain & temperature

Rain and drizzle are forecast for much of the day, with some passing showers too. The forecast total is around 10-20 mm, but local amounts will vary.

Forecast confidence

Cloud height remains uncertain, especially where it is close to summit level. Forecast models differ on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during the afternoon and evening.

Cloud-free timing: Best later at about 95%. Lowest around midday at about 85%.

Aurora may be visible after dark, with some favourable viewing conditions. Activity can change quickly. Check the After dark forecast below for viewing times and limitations.

Sunshine context Model-grid estimate, not summit sunshine

The surrounding model grid indicates Less than 1 hour of sunshine. This is not a forecast of time in sunshine on the summit. Use the cloud and views outlook above for the conditions on this mountain.

Early: 0 h
Midday: 0 h
Later: Less than 1 hour

Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.

Morning · 08:00–12:00 Mixed Summit winds around 10-20 mph. Gusts around 20-30 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period. Rain is forecast during the morning, but models differ considerably on the amount.

61/100

Afternoon · 12:00–17:00 Mixed Summit winds around 5-15 mph in the early afternoon, strengthening to 15-25 mph later. Gusts around 25-35 mph are possible on exposed ground. Rain is forecast during this period. Some forecast models bring rain during the afternoon, while others keep it mostly dry.

64/100

Compare an early start with later conditions. The main forecast above covers the day in more detail.

Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaA broadly promising night on a well-chosen pitch. 87/100Excellent · 300 m View detailsHide details

Night beginning Wednesday 23 September 2026

Full overnight outlook

Open-hillside camping looks promising overall around 300 m (87/100). Light winds are expected on open ground, though local shelter and exposure still matter. Little overnight rain is forecast. Some condensation is possible overnight.

Overnight rain0.0 mm Open ground · 300 m7 mph · gusts 16 mph Morning pack-upDampness possible Sleeping-bag warmthISO comfort rating about 2°C or lower

Moon overnight

Waxing gibbous moon

Illuminated disc: 92%
Moonrise: 18:03 BST
Moonset: 03:52 next morning BST

Views of the Moon may come and go through cloud breaks. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.

Overnight window: 23 Sep, 17:00 BST to 24 Sep, 08:00 BST. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.

Elevation reference (open ground)

300 m87/100 · promising

Wind / gust: 7 mph / 16 mph
Typical / low: 7.2°C / 5.7°C · much of the night
In cloud: 7% of modelled night
Condensation: Moderate

Warmth planning: As a broad starting point, consider a 3-season bag with an ISO/EN comfort rating at or below about 2°C. Allow more margin if you sleep cold or expect fatigue, and use an adequate insulated mat. Dampness is possible, so keep the sleep system dry and ensure its insulation remains effective if damp.

Open-hillside reference. A sheltered pitch may be calmer; cols and ridges may be much windier. Tent design and the exact pitch still matter. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.

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Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaWet rock is likely. Gusts near 30 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. Poor11/100 View detailsHide details

Generic exposed-rock guidance

Full climbing & scrambling outlook

Conditions for exposed scrambling look very poor (11/100). Rain during the climbing period is likely to leave rock wet and more slippery. The mapped summit rock is Sandstone, siltstone and mudstone (Saltwick Formation). Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Representative samples along available mapped routes also include Mudstone, so rock character and wet-weather behaviour may change across the mountain. Gusts may reach about 30 mph. Crosswinds can make exposed ridges substantially more serious.

Rock surfaceWet rock likelyPeak gust31 mphRain12.1 mm

Main factorsgusts around 30 mphwet rock likely

Mapped rock across the summit and available routes Sandstone, siltstone and mudstone Saltwick Formation

Origin: Sedimentary
Rock family: Sandstone or gritstone
Mapping: BGS Geology 50K · 1:50,000
Rock-response profile: High confidence

View the summit BGS record

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully. Summit-point mapping plus representative BGS bedrock samples along available GPX routes. These are not continuous geological surveys; contacts, superficial deposits and the exposed rock on individual holds may differ.

Rock groups along the sampled routes

These are mapped rock groups, not separate weather forecasts or a ranking of route safety.

Popular Roseberry Topping

slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone

Geological detail and BGS records

Mapped variation

2 rock types appear across the available route samples

The summit type remains the forecast's cautious rock-response reference. Other mapped types show where conditions may behave differently elsewhere on the mountain.

Summit mapping Sandstone, siltstone and mudstone Saltwick Formation Around 285 m Seen on Popular Roseberry Topping

Usually rough and grippy when dry. Damp sandstone and gritstone can feel greasy, and saturated sandstone may be weakened, so let the rock dry fully.

BGS record

Route sample Mudstone Redcar Mudstone Formation 104–218 m samples Seen on Popular Roseberry Topping

Often positive when dry, but smooth, polished or slabby sections can become markedly more slippery when damp.

BGS record

Generic exposed scrambling terrain; mapped summit-point bedrock is included where available, but route grade, exact rock, polish, drainage and escape options remain unresolved. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.

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Overnight · Aurora, stars & meteorsAfter darkBetaAurora possible View forecastClose forecast

After dark: aurora and stargazing

Night beginning 2026-09-23. All times are UK local time.

Aurora possible

Best forecast window: 24 Sep, 04:00 BST to 06:00 BST.

Look north-north-west, from the horizon part-way up the sky. A clear, open view that way matters more than height.

The Moon is below the horizon around the best forecast hour, so moonlight should not wash out a faint display then.

Aurora viewing guidance

Cloud is sampled overhead and towards the northern viewing horizon. Narrow cloud bands can still be missed. The available models broadly agree on cloud towards the viewing horizon.

The terrain horizon has not been checked at this exact location. Nearby slopes or a lower campsite can have a very different view.

More surrounding artificial light lies towards the aurora than at most assessed peaks. This may make a faint, low display harder to pick out.

Most likely a faint glow low in the sky that a phone camera shows better than your eyes. It can look like thin cloud.

Not sure what you are seeing? Take a Night-mode photo facing north: rest the phone on a rock or pack, use the main lens and a timer, and hold still for a 3–10 second exposure. Cameras show aurora colour long before eyes do.

Aurora activity can change quickly. This is experimental guidance, not a guaranteed sighting. Check again before heading out.

Stargazing

Very good sky conditions during the best available spell: 24 Sep, 04:00 BST to 04:50 BST.

Cloud breaks may offer some views of the stars.

Moon-free dark sky: 24 Sep, 03:45 BST to 04:50 BST.

Sky conditions through the night

Fully dark periods. Conditions can change between forecast hours.
Time	Viewing conditions
23 Sep, 21:05 BST to 22:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Cloud breaks may offer some views of the stars. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
23 Sep, 22:00 BST to 23:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Mostly clear skies are forecast. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
23 Sep, 23:00 BST to 24 Sep, 00:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
24 Sep, 00:00 BST to 01:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Clearer spells are possible, but other forecasts keep much of the sky obscured by cloud. Forecast models disagree.
24 Sep, 01:00 BST to 02:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Cloud is likely to obscure much of the sky. Moonlight washes out fainter stars.
24 Sep, 02:00 BST to 03:00 BST	Mixed sky conditions Clearer spells are possible, but other forecasts keep much of the sky obscured by cloud. Forecast models disagree.
24 Sep, 03:00 BST to 04:00 BST	Poor sky conditions Clearer spells are possible, but other forecasts keep much of the sky obscured by cloud. Forecast models disagree.
24 Sep, 04:00 BST to 04:50 BST	Very good sky conditions Cloud breaks may offer some views of the stars.

Moon, darkness and meteor showers

Gibbous moon, about 92% illuminated.

Moonrise around 23 Sep, 18:05 BST.

Moonset around 24 Sep, 03:45 BST.

Full darkness: 23 Sep, 21:05 BST to 24 Sep, 04:50 BST.

Moon times assume an open horizon. Hills can hide the Moon sooner. Moon-free does not mean cloud-free.

Southern Taurids are active on this night. Activity may be much lower away from the peak.

Draconids: peak around 9 October 2026.
Southern Taurids: peak around 10 October 2026.
Orionids: peak around 21 October 2026.
Northern Taurids: peak around 12 November 2026.
Leonids: peak around 18 November 2026.
Geminids: peak around 14 December 2026.
Ursids: peak around 22 December 2026.