Yorkshire Dales
A good day in the Yorkshire Dales: dry and breezy.
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 (600 m)
At around 600 m, expect a northerly wind of 15–25 mph, gusting 25–35 mph, strongest first thing and easing later. 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.
Ground conditions
The ground is likely to be saturated after recent rain. Expect boggy paths and rapid runoff if more rain arrives.
Rain and showers
Mostly dry. Some forecast models bring rain during the morning and afternoon, while others keep it mostly dry.
Cloud-free summits
Clear-summit estimate: about 55% early, about 50% 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 early on. The air should be clear, so expect far-reaching views whenever the tops come out of the cloud.
Temperature and wind chill
At around 600 m it will be -2 to 2°C, feeling like -8 to -4°C in the wind. Take a hat, gloves, a windproof and a spare warm layer.
Freezing level
The freezing level is close to summit height.
Daylight
Sunrise 07:44, Sunset 16:03, about 8.3 hours daylight.
Overnight · 17:00–08:00Wild campingBetaAcross these hills, a mixed night to camp, mainly because of the cold: a frost, down to -3°C. 54Mixed · 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 frost up around 600 m, down to about -3°C. The ground will be sodden after recent rain, so pick a firm, well-drained pitch.
Moon overnight
Waxing gibbous moon
- Illuminated disc
- 75%
- Moonrise
- Outside this window
- Moonset
- 02:09 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: 54.595, -2.341. Times vary across the area.
Elevation reference (open ground)
- Wind / gust
- 5 mph / 13 mph
- Coldest
- 1.1°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Low
- Wind / gust
- 6 mph / 15 mph
- Coldest
- -2.7°C
- In cloud
- 0% of modelled night
- Condensation
- Low
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 & 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. Gusts near 30 mph may affect balance on exposed rock. 7Poor · 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 (7/100). 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 slate or mudstone, sandstone or gritstone 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 Yorkshire Dales.