Peak District
Sunday 30 August 2026 · The Dark Peak and higher moors
Why: Thunderstorm timing is inherently uncertain and may shift by several hours.
Thunderstorms are the main concern, especially on exposed summits and ridges. Light southwesterly wind and Persistent rain.
High-ground wind (500 m)
Southwesterly around 10 mph at 500 m. Gusts reaching around 20 mph at 500 m, with locally higher values possible on the most exposed tops. Little overall change through the day.
Walking impact
Little effect on walking, although exposed tops may still feel chilly.
Thunderstorms
A high thunderstorm risk is indicated from the morning into the evening. Avoid committing to exposed summits or ridges while storms are building or nearby.
Ground conditions
The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives.
Spate risk
High spate risk based on forecast rainfall. Burns and unbridged crossings may become difficult or impassable. The heaviest rain is expected later in the day. Crossing risk is expected throughout the day, continuing overnight and easing after around 04:00 the following morning. Turn back if a crossing looks unsafe.
Rain and showers
Persistent rain for much of the day. The heaviest rain is expected later in the day.
Cloud-free summits
Around 80%. Around 85% early, falling to around 70% later.
Cloud and visibility
Cloud bases mostly around 400-800 m. More summits are likely to become shrouded later. Many higher summits should stay clear, with useful views for much of the day.
Temperature and wind chill
Around 13°C at 500 m, feeling like 10°C in the wind.
Freezing level
Above the summits.
Daylight
Sunrise 06:12 — Sunset 20:02 — about 13.8 hours daylight.
Overnight · 6 p.m.–9 a.m.Wild campingBetaThunder risk is around 48% in parts of the area; avoid exposed pitches if storms develop. 36/100Poor · 300 m View detailsHide details
Full regional overnight outlook
Across representative hills, open-hillside camping looks poor around 300 m (36/100). A wet night is likely, with around 6 mm indicated between pitching and packing up.
Elevation reference (open ground)
- Wind / gust
- 8 / 16 mph
- Coldest
- 10.7°C
- In cloud
- Unlikely
- Condensation
- High
The ground is likely to be very wet after recent rain; expect boggy approaches and choose a durable pitch carefully.
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 & scramblingBetaThunder risk is around 54% in parts of the area; exposed scrambling may be a poor choice. 5/100Poor · Very poor View detailsHide details
Full regional climbing & scrambling outlook
Conditions for exposed scrambling across the area look very poor (5/100). Rain is likely to leave rock wet; polished slabs, vegetation and drainage lines may be notably worse. Mapped summit-point geology across the representative hills includes sandstone or gritstone; moisture response can therefore vary substantially 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.
Updated 30 August 2026 at 04:40 UTC. See typical weekly and monthly conditions for Peak District.