Keswick weather forecast
UK towns · Cumbria, England · 54.60°N 3.13°W
Keswick, in Cumbria, England, has its warmest weather in August, when daytime temperatures average 17.9°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 2.3°C. The town sees roughly 2174mm of rain a year; February 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 | 6.3° | 2.3° | 207mm | 19 |
| Feb | 7.3° | 3.3° | 257mm | 21 |
| Mar | 8.9° | 3.6° | 167mm | 18 |
| Apr | 11.1° | 4.5° | 92mm | 14 |
| May | 14.5° | 8.4° | 121mm | 18 |
| Jun | 17.3° | 11.1° | 137mm | 18 |
| Jul | 17.7° | 12.5° | 186mm | 23 |
| Aug | 17.9° | 12.8° | 192mm | 22 |
| Sep | 16.5° | 11° | 158mm | 16 |
| Oct | 12.8° | 8.8° | 248mm | 24 |
| Nov | 9.4° | 5.7° | 185mm | 18 |
| Dec | 7° | 3.5° | 224mm | 22 |
Seasons in Keswick
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Keswick climb from 8.9°C in March to 14.5°C by May, while nights ease from 3.6°C to 8.4°C. The season brings around 380mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 17.6°C, peaking in August at 17.9°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (137mm over ~18 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Keswick gets roughly 17.0 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 16.5°C in September to 9.4°C by November, with around 591mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 3.0°C, with January the coldest month (average low 2.3°C, daytime high 6.3°C). Expect about 62 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 7.0 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Keswick compares
| Keswick | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 2174mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 233 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 17.6°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 3.0°C | 3.4°C |
Keswick is about 106% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Keswick weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Keswick?
August is typically the warmest month in Keswick, with average daytime highs of 17.9°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 17.6°C.
What is the wettest month in Keswick?
February is usually the wettest month, with around 257mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days. April is typically the driest (92mm).
How much does it rain in Keswick per year?
Keswick receives roughly 2174mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 233 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Keswick?
Winter nights (December–February) in Keswick average around 3.0°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 2.3°C).
When is the best time to visit Keswick for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Keswick. June is typically the driest of the warm months (137mm of rain), while August is the warmest, averaging 17.9°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 17 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Keswick's weather compare with the rest of the UK?
Keswick receives 2174mm of rain a year, about 106% wetter than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 17.6°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 3.0°C versus 3.4°C.
Is it going to rain in Keswick?
For up-to-the-minute rain tracking, check the live rain radar — as a long-term guide, Keswick averages 233 rainy days a year, with February the wettest month (257mm) and April the driest (92mm).
What is the 7-day forecast for Keswick?
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.