In November, the Pennine Way experiences a mix of weather conditions. Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire see a variety of rain, with temperatures oscillating between chilly lows and milder highs. The Yorkshire Dales experience both rainy and overcast days but also glimpses of sunshine. In the North Pennines, gloomy weather also dominates, yet there are occasional sunny intervals. Northumberland frequently faces heavy rain, though there are moments of respite with patchy sunlight. Overall, rainfall varies considerably, and temperatures often hover in single digits, creating a typically autumnal atmosphere along the trail.
Starting in Edale, the trail is characterized by frequent showers and heavy rains, with temperatures showing a broad range from 5°C to 15°C. Moving through Crowden and Standedge, conditions remain overcast with several moderate to heavy rain showers, echoed by temperatures between 6°C and 15°C. The Calder Valley also experiences heavy rainfall but there are clearer spells with some sunshine.
In Ponden and Thornton-in-Craven, occasional sunny days break up the predominantly rainy weather, with highs up to 14°C. Malham and Horton in Ribblesdale face intermittent heavy rain, and at times, conditions include snow showers with temperatures dipping as low as -1°C. As the trail advances to Hawes and Upper Swaledale, conditions remain overcast with sporadic heavy rainfall, balancing occasional sunshine.
Baldersdale and Langdon Beck experience persistent rain and overcast conditions, with temperatures mostly ranging from 4°C to 13°C. Dufton and Garrigill continue this pattern, marked by occasional heavy showers, with highs near 16°C on rare warm days. Slaggyford sees a mixture of sleet, foggy periods, and some sunnier intervals.
Approaching Greenhead and Once Brewed, the weather remains mixed, ranging from cloudy skies to heavy downpours. As the trail progresses to Bellingham and Byrness, heavy rain showers accompany inconsistent sun breaks, with temperatures peaking around 13°C on milder days. Near the endpoint at Kirk Yetholm, the weather is variegated with frequent rain showers but occasional clear spells, contributing to the overall unpredictability.
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