Northumberland and Cheviots
A good day in Northumberland and the Cheviots: dry and breezy.
Sunshine and sky
Sunshine varies by period. Sunshine amounts vary between the morning, midday and later periods.
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 (600 m)
At around 600 m, expect a southerly wind of 20–30 mph, gusting 25–35 mph. Gusts like that will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Walking impact
Gusts of 25–35 mph will be noticeable on ridges and open tops, and you will chill quickly when you stop.
Rain and showers
It should stay dry.
Cloud-free summits
Clear-summit estimate: about 90% early, about 65% around midday and about 25% later.
Cloud and visibility
The tops are likely to drift in and out of cloud, with the best chance of clear tops early in the morning. The cloud base could be as low as 500–800 m in the late afternoon. Some forecast models are much cloudier overhead. That may limit sunshine without putting the summits in cloud.
Temperature and wind chill
At around 600 m it will be 8 to 12°C, feeling like 2 to 6°C in the wind. A windproof and an extra layer for stops will help.
Freezing level
The freezing level is above the summits.
Daylight
Sunrise 07:31, Sunset 18:17, about 10.8 hours daylight.
Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaNot a night to camp on the open hill anywhere in this area: gusts of about 55 mph and about 6 mm of rain. 9Poor · 600 m View detailsHide details
Full regional overnight outlook
Not a night to camp on the open hill anywhere in this area. Gusts reach about 55 mph around 600 m and nearer 45 mph around 300 m, strong enough to flatten or tear a tent. Check the forecast for the hill and height you have in mind, and don't assume lower ground will be sheltered. About 6 mm of rain is forecast overnight. Up around 600 m you'd likely be in cloud for part of the night: damp, and hard to find your way if you need to move. Overnight lows of about 10°C at 600 m. The moon won't be up after dark, so there will be no moonlight.
Elevation reference (open ground)
- Wind / gust
- 26 mph / 46 mph
- Coldest
- 10.4°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- High
- Wind / gust
- 31 mph / 56 mph
- Coldest
- 9.6°C
- In cloud
- 93% of modelled night
- Condensation
- High
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 & scramblingBetaPatchy rain could leave exposed holds damp or slippery. Gusts near 30 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. 76Good · Good 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 good (76/100). Likely to stay mostly dry, but patchy rain remains possible. Exposed rock could become damp or slippery. Gusts may reach about 30 mph on exposed ground, making crosswinds an important route consideration. Mapped summit-point geology across the representative hills includes granite, gneiss or gabbro and volcanic rock. 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 11 October 2026 at 16:11 UTC. See typical weekly and monthly conditions for Northumberland and Cheviots.