Best time to visit Cumbria

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Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Cumbria. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.

When is the best time to visit Cumbria?

The best time to visit Cumbria (Carlisle) is June, July and August based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Cumbria (Carlisle)6
    Jan
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Cumbria (Carlisle)6
    Feb
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Cumbria (Carlisle)9
    Mar
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Cumbria (Carlisle)12
    Apr
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Cumbria (Carlisle)15
    May
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Cumbria (Carlisle)18
    Jun
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Cumbria (Carlisle)19
    Jul
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Cumbria (Carlisle)19
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Cumbria (Carlisle)16
    Sep
  • 13°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Cumbria (Carlisle)13
    Oct
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Cumbria (Carlisle)9
    Nov
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Cumbria (Carlisle)7
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Cumbria?

The hottest time of year in Carlisle, Cumbria is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 19°C.

Which month has the most rain in Cumbria?

In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Carlisle, Cumbria with 90mm on average. There are normally 18 days in September with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Cumbria?

The sunniest time of year in Carlisle, Cumbria is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 37% of daylight hours; that's 6 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for Cumbria (Carlisle) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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