Weather forecast for the Pennine Way in September

In September, the Pennine Way experiences a diverse weather pattern. Starting in Greater Manchester & West Yorkshire, conditions vary from patchy rain to overcast skies with temperatures reaching highs of 22°C. In the Yorkshire Dales, the climate includes a mix of overcast days and heavy rain showers, with highs around 24°C. The North Pennines sees frequent rain, both heavy and moderate, with cooler temperatures. Northumberland also experiences a blend of heavy rains and partly cloudy days, with occasional sunny intervals and temperatures peaking near 20°C. Precipitation fluctuates throughout the month, impacting each region differently.

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Start date
Sep 1
Start town
Edale
End date
Sep 20
End town
Kirk Yetholm
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
20
Total distance
420 km
Daily distance
21.0 km
Average high
15°C
Average low
9°C
Average precipitation
2.4 mm/day

Greater Manchester & West Yorkshire

The month starts with patchy rain and overcast skies around Edale, moving to moderate rain showers near Crowden. Standedge experiences frequent rain, including heavy bursts, though there are also sunny spells, while in Calder Valley, the weather is mostly overcast, with occasional rains and a max temperature of 22°C.

Yorkshire Dales

In Ponden, the beginning of the month sees overcast conditions transitioning to rainy days with some heavy showers. As you move towards Thornton-in-Craven and Malham, the trend of heavy rain continues, interspersed with dry days. Horton in Ribblesdale and Hawes experience bouts of rain with clearer intervals, while Upper Swaledale faces persistent heavy rain in the latter part of the month.

North Pennines

Baldersdale and Langdon Beck generally experience moderate to heavy rain, with occasional dry spells. Dufton and Garrigill face varying degrees of rain, including prolonged overcast periods, leading to cooler high temperatures around 13°C through much of the region.

Northumberland

In Northumberland, a mix of overcast and rainy days persist throughout the month. Places like Greenhead and Once Brewed are subject to heavy rain showers, whereas Bellingham and Byrness enjoy some clearer days. Windy Gyle and Kirk Yetholm see frequent rain interspersed with sunshine, leading to a varied microclimate with temperatures peaking around 18°C.

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