Lake District National Park Weather in July

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in July.

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Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside Grasmere

Considering a trip to the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Lake District National Park in July

The Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. July in the Lake District National Park generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. July is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) in Keswick. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom.

For a closer look at conditions across the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pooley Bridge with an average of 104 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Coniston with 118 mm (4.6 in).

Explore the Lake District National Park by month

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

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Lake District National Park in July

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lake District National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Lake District National Park

What is the weather like in July for some of the most popular destinations in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Lake District National Park (July)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District National Park (July)

Keswick

In July Keswick generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In July Bowness-on-Windermere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In July Ambleside generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Ambleside →

Grasmere

In July Grasmere generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Grasmere →

Hawkshead

In July Hawkshead generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
198 hours
181 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Hawkshead →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Lake District National Park, in the United Kingdom.

In our records: the United Kingdom July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United Kingdom in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United Kingdom reached 39°C (102°F) in Nottingham on July 19, 2022.

Popular cities in July

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Lake District National Park in July.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keswick 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Ambleside 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Grasmere 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Hawkshead 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Coniston 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)

The Lake District National Park weather in July: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in July?

In July, the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Keswick sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 12°C (54°F).

What is the average temperature in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in July?

Daytime temperatures in Keswick peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in July, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

Does the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in July?

the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in July. Keswick typically averages about 109 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is July a Good Time to Visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom. Typically, the climate in Keswick is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is in May, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Keswick. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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