There's nothing more frustrating than booking off a long weekend to climb and then a stray rainstorm ruining the trip. We can't fix the UK's weather for you — but we can stack the odds in your favour.
We ran our climbingforecast model using Met Office 30-year climate norms to find which months and which crags have the best chance of climbable conditions in the Peak District. Here's what the data says.
| Month | Green Days | Amber Days | Red Days | % Green | Green + Amber |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8.0 | 9.1 | 13.8 | 26% | 55% |
| Feb | 9.1 | 7.8 | 11.1 | 33% | 60% |
| Mar | 10.7 | 7.6 | 12.8 | 34% | 59% |
| Apr | 13.1 | 6.6 | 10.4 | 44% | 65% |
| May | 14.5 | 6.1 | 10.4 | 47% | 66% |
| Jun | 13.4 | 6.6 | 10.1 | 45% | 66% |
| Jul ★ | 15.2 | 6.6 | 9.2 | 49% | 70% |
| Aug | 13.6 | 6.6 | 10.8 | 44% | 65% |
| Sep | 12.8 | 6.6 | 10.6 | 43% | 65% |
| Oct | 11.2 | 7.4 | 12.5 | 36% | 60% |
| Nov | 8.5 | 8.1 | 13.4 | 28% | 55% |
| Dec | 8.3 | 8.8 | 13.9 | 27% | 55% |
Based on 30 simulated years using Met Office 1991–2020 climate norms, averaged across 22 Peak District crags.
Heading to Stanage? Our Stanage Edge weather page compares live conditions and the 7-day forecast for all four sections of the edge.
Peak Potential
July is your best bet, with the highest number of green days (15.2) and the best overall chance of a climbable day at 70%.
Winter Slump
January and December are the toughest months, with red days peaking at 13.8 and 13.9 respectively.
The Sweet Spot
May to September offers the most consistency — the "Green + Amber" percentage never drops below 65% across this window.
Good luck and enjoy the climbing!