Lake District National Park Weather in September

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

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Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside Grasmere

Planning a getaway to the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom this September and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in the Lake District National Park in September

The Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. September in the Lake District National Park generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Keswick.

To explore the conditions in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pooley Bridge with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Coniston with 129 mm (5.1 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 September

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 September for some of the most popular destinations in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Lake District National Park (September)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District National Park (September)

Keswick

In September Keswick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In September Bowness-on-Windermere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
142 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In September Ambleside generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
142 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ambleside →

Grasmere

In September Grasmere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
142 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Grasmere →

Hawkshead

In September Hawkshead generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
142 hours
97 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
126 mm (5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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.

Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Keswick 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Ambleside 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Grasmere 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Hawkshead 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Coniston 17°C (63°F) 10°C (50°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)

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

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

Expect unpleasant weather across the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in September. The popular destination of Keswick averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Keswick peak at roughly 17°C (63°F) in September, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

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

the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in September. Keswick typically averages about 112 mm (4.4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Keswick.

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. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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