Climate Insights for Ambleside

Westmorland and Furness, England, United Kingdom

Hottest
July
18°C peak64°F peak
Coldest
January
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
December
149 mm rain5.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ambleside is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,449 mm of precipitation falls per year. Ambleside receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ambleside is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Ambleside is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 57.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Ambleside receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ambleside is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°FebMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 2°MarMax: 8°Average: 6°Min: 3°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°MayMax: 15°Average: 11°Min: 7°JunMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 10°JulMax: 18°Average: 15°Min: 12°AugMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 12°SepMax: 16°Average: 13°Min: 10°OctMax: 12°Average: 10°Min: 7°NovMax: 9°Average: 6°Min: 4°DecMax: 7°Average: 5°Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 39°FMin: 35°FFebMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FMarMax: 47°FAverage: 42°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FMayMax: 58°FAverage: 52°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 62°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 64°FAverage: 59°FMin: 53°FAugMax: 63°FAverage: 58°FMin: 53°FSepMax: 60°FAverage: 55°FMin: 49°FOctMax: 54°FAverage: 50°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 47°FAverage: 43°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 44°FAverage: 41°FMin: 38°F
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Min

Ambleside sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Ambleside sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 64°F. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 64°F with a mean of 59°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 15mmFebPrecipitation: 135mmSnow: 11mmMarPrecipitation: 110mmSnow: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 75mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 140mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 144mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 132mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 149mmSnow: 4mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 6inFebPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 4inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.7inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.9inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Ambleside is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,449 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 149 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 75 mm. That's 74 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 42cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.Ambleside is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 57.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 5.9 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3 in. That's 2.9 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 14km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 11mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Ambleside is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 16km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Ambleside is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambleside based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ambleside based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
2 °C35 °F
6 °C42 °F
15 km/h9 mph
132 mm5.2 in
15 cm6 in
Feb
2 °C36 °F
7 °C44 °F
17 km/h11 mph
135 mm5.3 in
11 cm4 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
8 °C47 °F
14 km/h9 mph
110 mm4.3 in
7 cm3 in
Apr
4 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
13 km/h8 mph
75 mm2.9 in
2 cm1 in
May
7 °C44 °F
15 °C58 °F
12 km/h7 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
17 °C62 °F
12 km/h8 mph
105 mm4.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
12 °C53 °F
18 °C64 °F
12 km/h7 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C53 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
132 mm5.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C49 °F
16 °C60 °F
13 km/h8 mph
140 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
12 °C54 °F
15 km/h9 mph
144 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
9 °C47 °F
14 km/h9 mph
132 mm5.2 in
4 cm2 in
Dec
3 °C38 °F
7 °C44 °F
15 km/h9 mph
149 mm5.9 in
4 cm1 in