North Pennines
A good day in the North Pennines, though expect cloud coming and going on the summits.
Sunshine and sky
Cloud becoming more extensive. Cloud cover is likely to increase as sunshine becomes less frequent.
These are direct modelled sunshine hours during daylight, not the probability of sunshine. Cloud cover and summit cloud are assessed separately in the forecast above. The regional median prevents one unusually bright or dull summit cell defining the whole area.
Overnight forecast: 17:00–08:00 (UK local time), in Wild camping below.
High-ground wind (700 m)
At around 700 m, expect a north-easterly wind of 15–25 mph, gusting 20–30 mph, strongest first thing and easing later. A wind like that will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Walking impact
A steady wind of 15–25 mph will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Ground conditions
The ground is likely to be wet after recent rain.
Rain and showers
Mostly dry. Some forecast models bring rain during the morning, while others keep it mostly dry. Rain is possible during the main walking period, but its timing may shift by several hours. The timing may shift by a few hours.
Cloud-free summits
Clear-summit estimate: about 45% early, about 25% around midday and about 50% later.
Cloud and visibility
The tops are likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of clear tops later in the day. In cloud you'll be finding your way without landmarks, so carry navigation you trust and know how to use, with a backup such as a spare battery or a map and compass.
Temperature and wind chill
At around 700 m it will be -2 to 2°C, feeling like -10 to -6°C in the wind. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Freezing level
The freezing level is around 600–700 m, so it will be below freezing on the tops.
Daylight
Sunrise 07:47, Sunset 16:02, about 8.2 hours daylight.
Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaAcross these hills, a mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: dry, with light winds. 59Mixed · 600 m View detailsHide details
Full regional overnight outlook
Across these hills, a mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold. Light winds on open ground, gusting no more than about 15 mph. It should stay dry. A cold night, down to about 1°C around 600 m.
Moon overnight
Waxing gibbous moon
- Illuminated disc
- 75%
- Moonrise
- Outside this window
- Moonset
- 02:10 next morning GMT
Cloud and terrain vary across the area. Illumination describes the sunlit part of the Moon, not brightness at your pitch.
Overnight window: 19 Nov, 17:00 GMT to 20 Nov, 08:00 GMT. Approximate open-horizon times; hills can hide the Moon. Still take a headtorch.
Representative location: 54.703, -2.487. Times vary across the area.
Elevation reference (open ground)
- Wind / gust
- 6 mph / 11 mph
- Coldest
- 1.4°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Low
- Wind / gust
- 8 mph / 14 mph
- Coldest
- 0.6°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Low
Open-hillside guidance across representative hills. Local shelter, ridges, tent design and the exact pitch can change conditions substantially. Read about sleeping-bag comfort ratings, pitching in strong winds or using the wild-camping forecast.
Daytime · exposed rockClimbing & scramblingBetaSnow is likely to be lying on some high ground. Scrambling may require winter mountaineering skills and equipment. Rock may be damp or still drying. 9Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details
Regional climbing & scrambling outlook
A broad guide to dampness and exposed rock across the area, not a forecast for every crag. Lower, sheltered crags and individual rock types may behave differently.
Conditions for exposed scrambling across the area look very poor (9/100). Some rock may remain damp or incompletely dried, especially in shade and seepage lines. Gusts may reach about 30 mph on exposed ground, making crosswinds an important route consideration. Mapped summit-point geology across the representative hills includes sandstone or gritstone, slate or mudstone and limestone. Rock can therefore respond differently to moisture between crags and routes.
Representative summit-point samples across the region; individual crags and routes may differ.
Generic exposed hands-on-rock terrain across representative summits; mapped summit-point geology is a broad regional sample, not a named-route survey. Contains British Geological Survey materials © UKRI 2026. How to use the climbing and scrambling forecast.
Recommended kit for this dayWeather-aware packing prompts, plus your core hillwalking kitView kit
For a day hillwalk, not a complete route-specific checklist. Carry navigation and backup you can use, warm and waterproof layers, suitable footwear, food and water, a headtorch, emergency shelter, first aid and a way to call for help. Snow, ice, technical terrain and overnight trips need additional equipment and skills.
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Updated 14 November 2026 at 16:37 UTC. See typical weekly and monthly conditions for North Pennines.