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Weather in the Peak District & Derbyshire

The British love to talk about the weather – and there's plenty of it to talk about in the Peak District & Derbyshire!
 
The weather throughout the region can be extremely localised, particularly up in the Peaks themselves, with glorious sunshine at one end of a valley and a torrential downpour at the other not uncommon! 
 
Rainbow in the Edale ValleyRainbow in the Edale ValleySo whether you're on a short cycling or walking break, planning a photography trip or simply looking forward to a relaxing stroll around the villages and towns, it's always worth checking out the local weather conditions in advance.
 
The BBC's weather pages are an excellent source of information, with detailed local forecasts and regular updates available for Glossop, Buxton, Leek, Bakewell, Chesterfield, Ashbourne and Derby.
 
The Meteorological Office website provides comprehensive information on all weather-related issues, including UK five-day location forecasts, daily weather reports and much more – the Peak District & Derbyshire regional weather is largely covered by The Midlands, which can be accessed through their main UK map.
 
And if you're already enjoying your break in the Peak District & Derbyshire, you could do worse than to take heed of some local Derbyshire weather wisdom: if you want to know what the weather's doing... look out of the window!