Scafell Pike weather forecast.

Forecast confidence: Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud.

A rough, clagged-in day on Scafell Pike: summit wind broadly 25-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. Severe spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become unsafe or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 06:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 15-25 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base mostly around 900–1200 m through daylight. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. Very little direct sunshine is indicated; cloud is likely to remain extensive. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 33-39 mph, with gusts 46-55 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

Forecast confidence: Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud.

A rough, clagged-in day on Scafell Pike: summit wind broadly 30-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the evening (gale-force winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 07:00. Cloud base around 900–1200 m in the morning, then around 500–800 m around midday and 700–1000 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 2 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 6 to 10°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 34-38 mph, with gusts 47-53 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

Forecast confidence: Rain timing may shift by several hours, which could change how much of the main walking period stays dry.

Cloud-free timing: Best around midday at about 60%; around 30% early and 30% later.

A grey, cloudy day on Scafell Pike: summit wind broadly 10-25 mph, with gusts 25-35 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. Cloud base around 900–1200 m in the morning, then around 1000–1300 m around midday and 800–1100 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from midday into the afternoon. Cloud height is close to summit level at times, so small local changes could put the top in or out of cloud. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 7 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. Little or no rain expected. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.

Forecast confidence: Rain could reach the main walking period or hold off until later; forecast models disagree on the timing.

Cloud-free timing: Around 40% early, falling to around 25% later.

A wild day on Scafell Pike: summit wind broadly 30-45 mph, with gusts 50-60 mph around midday (storm-force winds). The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 03:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m in the morning, then around 1600–1900 m around midday and 500–800 m by late afternoon. The top is likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of a view from the morning into the afternoon. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. about 9 hours of sunshine is indicated, with variable cloud giving brighter and duller spells. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 5-10 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Confidence moderate (forecast models agree on the walking impact of the wind) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 36-48 mph, with gusts 51-67 mph.

Forecast confidence: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.

A rough, clagged-in day on Scafell Pike: summit wind broadly 20-40 mph, with gusts 45-55 mph during the afternoon (gale-force winds). Thunderstorms are forecast from late afternoon into the evening. Avoid exposed summits and ridges during the risk period. The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain. High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 04:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500-800 m in the morning, lifting to 700-1000 m around midday. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on southwestern slopes; the northeastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A generally bright day is indicated, with about 12 hours of sunshine. A persistently wet day is possible, with around 10-20 mm indicated; local totals could vary considerably. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 4 to 8°C, feeling around 0 to 4°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 26-48 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 26-48 mph, with gusts 37-67 mph.

Forecast confidence: Forecast models differ on whether meaningful rain reaches the hills during the main walking period.

A grey, cloudy day on Scafell Pike: summit wind broadly 15-35 mph, with gusts 35-45 mph early in the morning (strong winds). The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives. There could be a spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may rise quickly. Most likely from around 00:00 until around 02:00 the following day. Much calmer lower down - generally 10-20 mph in the valley, rising towards the tops. Cloud base around 500–800 m through the morning, lifting to 700–1000 m by late afternoon. Expect the top to stay in cloud for most or all of daylight, with no dependable break. Cloud is likely to hang lowest on western slopes; the eastern side should see somewhat higher bases and better breaks. A generally bright day is indicated, with about 12 hours of sunshine. Some rain is likely, with around 2-5 mm indicated; timing and local totals remain uncertain. Cold on top: air temperature broadly 2 to 6°C, feeling around -4 to 0°C in the wind - wrap up. Confidence moderate (Summit wind could be roughly 20-38 mph, which changes how difficult exposed walking may feel) - walker-height summit wind could reasonably be 20-38 mph, with gusts 28-53 mph. Cloud base is the least certain part of this - it could sit a couple of hundred metres either way, especially where it is close to summit level.