Best Time-of-Year
The best month at Peak District is April, when temperatures average 4–12 °C (39–54 °F) and mid-day humidity sits around 66%. Expect cool days, with around 12 excellent days in a typical April. April and May are the most reliable months, with drier air.
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Month by Month
January
A typical January brings rainy, cold days, with around 3 climbable days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
February
A typical February brings rainy, cool days, with around 5 climbable days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
March
A typical March brings rainy, cool days, with around 5 excellent days. Cold takes out most of the rest.
April
April is the year's best month for climbing — expect cool days, with around 12 excellent days.
May
May is among the year's most reliable months — expect rainy, mild days, with around 12 excellent days.
June
A typical June brings rainy, mild days, with around 9 excellent days.
July
A typical July brings mild days, with around 7 excellent days.
August
A typical August brings mild days, with around 8 excellent days.
September
A typical September brings rainy, mild days, with around 3 excellent days.
October
A typical October brings rainy, cool days, with around 9 climbable days. Humid air takes out most of the rest.
November
A typical November brings rainy, cool days, with around 5 climbable days. Humid air takes out most of the rest.
December
A typical December brings rainy, cool days, with few climbable days. Humid air takes out most of the rest.
A Typical Year
| Month | Excellent Days | Viable Days | Off Days | Temperature | Wet Days | Mid-Day Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0 | 3 | 28 | 1–6 °C 34–42 °F | 13 | 84% |
| February | 0 | 5 | 23 | 3–8 °C 37–46 °F | 15 | 83% |
| March | 5 | 6 | 20 | 3–10 °C 38–50 °F | 15 | 73% |
| April | 12 | 5 | 13 | 4–12 °C 39–54 °F | 11 | 66% |
| May | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8–16 °C 46–61 °F | 12 | 67% |
| June | 9 | 13 | 8 | 10–19 °C 51–66 °F | 12 | 66% |
| July | 7 | 15 | 9 | 12–20 °C 54–68 °F | 11 | 68% |
| August | 8 | 17 | 6 | 12–20 °C 53–68 °F | 9 | 68% |
| September | 3 | 11 | 16 | 10–18 °C 50–64 °F | 13 | 74% |
| October | 1 | 9 | 21 | 8–14 °C 46–56 °F | 15 | 80% |
| November | 0 | 5 | 25 | 5–9 °C 40–48 °F | 13 | 85% |
| December | 0 | 1 | 30 | 3–7 °C 38–45 °F | 18 | 88% |