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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Public Journal weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

🌤️19°C
Mainly clearPeak District National ParkFeels like 18° · Wind 16 km/h · Humidity 78%
UV 4 ModerateSunrise 05:17Sunset 21:09
Today☁️22°16°💧4%
Wed☁️22°15°💧8%
Thu🌦️17°11°💧8%
Fri16°💧24%
Sat☁️16°💧16%
Sun🌦️19°💧14%
Mon🌦️17°12°💧14%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

The Peak District is currently seeing changeable conditions, as shown in the live forecast above. Expect a mix of cloud and sunny spells across the national park today, with a brisk westerly wind on the higher moors and a chance of isolated showers drifting in from the Cheshire plain.

What is the outlook for the next few days in the Peak District?

For those checking the weather in Peak District tomorrow, a similar pattern holds: bright intervals but with thickening cloud by late afternoon. The peak district weather forecast 7 days shows a gradual shift to more settled conditions by midweek, though the Derbyshire hills could see patchy mist early in the mornings. If you are looking at peak district weather 21 days, longer-range models suggest a return to cooler, showery westerlies by the end of the period, typical for this inland region.

How does the local landscape affect conditions?

The Dark Peak moors and the White Peak limestone dales often experience different weather within the same hour. The high plateau around Kinder Scout is frequently cloudier and windier than the sheltered valleys of Dove Dale or Lathkill Dale. Many visitors rely on the peak district weather bbc forecast for valley-level reports, but the peak district weather accuweather hourly breakdown can be more precise for planning a walk on the tops. For a broader view, the 10 day weather forecast UK page gives national context, while the Lake District Weather page offers a useful comparison for another upland national park.

CountyDerbyshire, with parts in Staffordshire, Cheshire, South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester
Highest pointKinder Scout (636 m / 2,087 ft)
Area1,438 km² (555 sq mi)
Typical summer high18–21 °C in valleys, 12–15 °C on moors
Is the Peak District weather different from the rest of the Midlands?

Yes, significantly. The national park’s elevation and exposed moorland mean it is often 3–5 °C cooler than Derby or Nottingham, with higher rainfall and stronger winds, especially on the Dark Peak plateau.

What is the weather in Peak District 10 days looking like?

The weather in Peak District 10 days forecast suggests a transition from this week’s unsettled westerly flow to a drier, more stable high-pressure regime by the end of next week, though early mornings may be misty in the dales.

Where can I find a reliable peak district weather forecast 14 days?

The peak district weather forecast 14 days is available from the Met Office and BBC Weather. The Met Office provides three-hourly breakdowns for specific locations like Buxton or Edale, which are more accurate for planning hill walks.