Climate Overview
The climate in Ambleside is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1560mm 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 February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Ambleside sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 17°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Ambleside is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1560mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 130mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 171mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 55mm. That's 116mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 37cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.
Wind
Ambleside is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Ambleside, which began on June 21, 2026. Ambleside is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 3 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 11 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 426mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 5 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 432mm across the season with a monthly average of 144mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 3 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 446mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Expect around 25cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.
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.
