Peak District Weather & Climate: the United Kingdom

Climate by month across the Peak District, the United Kingdom, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of the Peak District

When planning a visit to the Peak District in the United Kingdom, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 7°C (45°F) in January up to 20°C (68°F) during the peak of July. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Bakewell, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in the Peak District during July and August is comfortably warm, with average temperatures ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 20°C (68°F).

The coldest months are usually in January, February, March, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, the Peak District maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with June seeing 95 mm (3.7 in) and March receiving 71 mm (2.8 in).

For those seeking sunshine, May usually has the brightest skies, making it an excellent time for exploring the region.

Explore the Peak District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Peak District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bakewell)

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Bakewell Castleton Hathersage Tideswell Baslow Eyam
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Climate map of the Peak District

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Bakewell 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 12°C (54°F) 993 mm (39 in) 1,494 hours
Castleton 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1040 mm (41 in) 1,494 hours
Hathersage 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 12°C (54°F) 988 mm (39 in) 1,494 hours
Tideswell 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 1056 mm (42 in) 1,494 hours
Baslow 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 2°C (36°F) 12°C (54°F) 982 mm (39 in) 1,494 hours
Eyam 7°C (45°F) 20°C (68°F) 1°C (34°F) 12°C (54°F) 1008 mm (40 in) 1,494 hours

Places in the Peak District, the United Kingdom

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