Will it rain at Kendal Calling in 2023? Met Office issues its latest forecast

Music fans will be flocking to the Lake District this weekend for Kendal Calling.

Kasabian, Royal Blood and Blossoms are among the headline acts fans can expect at Lowther Deer Park between Friday (28 July) and Sunday (30 July). The full lineup and stage times throughout the festival has now been confirmed.

But what can you expect from the weather? Here's all you need to know:

What is the weather forecast for Kendal Calling?

The Met Office has issued its first look forecast for the weather in Pooley Bridge - the closest forecast to Lowther, the location of Kendal Calling. It is a mixed outlook with spells of rain expected throughout the weekend.

Thursday, 27 July

For those who are heading to the first night of the festival, the Met Office is forecasting it will be overcast changing to sunny intervals by early evening. Highs of 18C and lows of 11C are expected.

Friday, 28 July

The Met Office has issued its forecast for the first full day of Kendal Calling. It will be cloudy throughout the day. Showers are no longer forecast for the afternoon - in the latest update.

The Met Office expects there to be highs of 19C and lows of 13C.

Saturday, 29 July

Fans are being warned that the day will start with sunny intervals which will change to heavy showers by late morning. Showers are expected for much of the day from 10am to 10pm.

Highs of 17C and lows of 12C are forecast.

Sunday, 30 July

The wet conditions are currently forecast to continue through the final day of Kendal Calling in 2023. The Met Office is light showers changing to cloudy by nighttime.

There is a 40% chance of rain from 1am until 10pm - so they could be on and off throughout the day. For those who are camping the rain will continue through the night into the early hours of Monday with 80% chance of heavy rain from 1am to 10am.

Highs of 17C and lows of 12C are predicted on Sunday.