Helvellyn (Cumbria) weather

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Largely dry today, some rain early on Sunday, brighter later.

Today:

A cold start to the weekend with any frost soon melting to leave some sunshine. Cloud amounts increasing through the day with isolated showers possible. Still feeling cool for late April. Maximum temperature 12 °C.

Tonight:

A dry evening with clear spells. Turning cloudier later with some rain possible, mainly over the Pennines and in the south. Turning breezier and staying somewhat milder than last night. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Sunday:

Perhaps a wet start, especially over the Pennines but turning drier through the morning and thereafter a dry day with sunny spells developing during the afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Mostly dry through this period although a few showers are possible at times. Often bright with sunny spells and feeling warmer than of late. Breezy at times.

Updated: 05:00 (UTC+1) on Sat 27 Apr 2024

In the first part of this period, many areas of the UK are expected to see periods of rain or showers. Some of these showers will be heavy and thundery, with the greatest chance of thunderstorms in the southeast. Along with this will be a fair amount of low cloud in the east at times, with spells of coastal fog, but also temperatures generally above average for the time of year. Overall, northwestern parts of the UK are likely to be driest and sunniest. Through the second week, temperatures will return closer to normal, perhaps dipping back below average, but it will also tend to turn gradually drier and more settled, with changeable conditions most likely to hang on longest in the south and southeast.

Updated: 15:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 26 Apr 2024

In this period, the chances of unsettled weather are slightly less than usual in the north and about the same as usual further south. Therefore, some spells of wet weather are likely for all, but perhaps especially across southern areas with the driest conditions relative to normal probably further north. The chance of below or above average temperatures is fairly balanced overall, but it is worth noting that average temperatures themselves rise by around 1C per week at this time of year.

Updated: 16:00 (UTC+1) on Fri 26 Apr 2024