Kendal weather forecast
UK towns · Cumbria, England · 54.33°N 2.75°W
Kendal, in Cumbria, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 18.4°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 1.9°C. The town sees roughly 1906mm of rain a year; October is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6.5° | 1.9° | 179mm | 17 |
| Feb | 7.8° | 2.9° | 182mm | 19 |
| Mar | 9.4° | 3.1° | 156mm | 18 |
| Apr | 11.7° | 3.7° | 93mm | 12 |
| May | 15.1° | 7.6° | 113mm | 15 |
| Jun | 17.8° | 10.5° | 114mm | 16 |
| Jul | 18.3° | 12° | 176mm | 19 |
| Aug | 18.4° | 12.2° | 167mm | 19 |
| Sep | 16.8° | 10.3° | 133mm | 15 |
| Oct | 13.2° | 8.3° | 230mm | 22 |
| Nov | 9.6° | 4.8° | 158mm | 16 |
| Dec | 7.1° | 2.9° | 205mm | 20 |
Seasons in Kendal
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Kendal climb from 9.4°C in March to 15.1°C by May, while nights ease from 3.1°C to 7.6°C. The season brings around 362mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 18.2°C, peaking in August at 18.4°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (114mm over ~16 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Kendal gets roughly 17.0 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.8°C in September to 9.6°C by November, and rainfall builds to its annual peak — October is the wettest month of the year (230mm).
Winter (December–February). Nights average 2.6°C, with January the coldest month (average low 1.9°C, daytime high 6.5°C). Expect about 56 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.0 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Kendal compares
| Kendal | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 1906mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 208 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 18.2°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 2.6°C | 3.4°C |
Kendal is about 81% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Kendal weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Kendal?
August is typically the warmest month in Kendal, with average daytime highs of 18.4°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 18.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Kendal?
October is usually the wettest month, with around 230mm of rain over roughly 22 rainy days. April is typically the driest (93mm).
How much does it rain in Kendal per year?
Kendal receives roughly 1906mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 208 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Kendal?
Winter nights (December–February) in Kendal average around 2.6°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 1.9°C).
When is the best time to visit Kendal for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Kendal. June is typically the driest of the warm months (114mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 18.4°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Kendal's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Kendal receives 1906mm of rain a year, about 81% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 18.2°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 2.6°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Kendal?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Kendal averages 208 rainy days a year, with October the wettest month (230mm) and April the driest (93mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Kendal?
See the live hourly and 7-day forecast for day-by-day temperatures and rain chance. The figures on this page are long-term climate averages from 2020–2024, not the live forecast.