The Lake District Climate and Weather

The Lake District has a maritime climate and is the wettest region in England, with an average annual precipitation of over 80 inches (2,000mm). March to June tend to be the driest months in the Lake District, while October to January are the wettest. The area is also very windy and gale-force winds are quite common. Temperatures are relatively moderate, the average low being 37F (3C) in winter and summer temperatures only rising to a high of around 68F (20C).