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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Evening Ledger weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

☀️20°C
Clear skySt Bees IslandFeels like 22° · Wind 10 km/h · Humidity 85%
UV 7 HighSunrise 06:17Sunset 17:51
Today🌤️21°20°💧2%
Wed20°19°💧0%
Thu🌦️20°19°💧2%
Fri🌤️20°19°💧6%
Sat🌦️20°20°💧14%
Sun🌦️20°19°💧23%
Mon🌦️20°19°💧39%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

For St Bees, the live forecast above shows conditions typical of a coastal Cumbrian day, with a mix of cloud and sun and a moderate breeze off the Irish Sea. The sea temp tempers the air, keeping the village cooler in summer and milder in winter than inland spots.

What is the weather in St Bees like tomorrow?

Tomorrow’s outlook for St Bees follows the pattern in the live forecast above, with sea breezes often picking up by midday. The Met Office weather for St Bees tomorrow typically highlights the influence of the Solway Firth on cloud cover.

  • Morning mist can linger along the clifftops, especially after a calm night.
  • Afternoon sea breezes strengthen, making it feel cooler than the thermometer suggests.
  • Rain is most likely on westerly winds, arriving from the Isle of Man first.

St Bees weather 14 day forecast and long range outlook

For those checking the St Bees weather 14 day forecast, the Met Office data suggests a typical spring pattern of mild, showery interludes followed by drier spells. Long range forecasts for St Bees are best used as a trend guide rather than a day-by-day certainty.

  • Next week: low pressure near Iceland may bring organised rainbands.
  • Week two: a ridge of high pressure could settle things, with lighter winds.
  • Coastal fog is always a risk in May, often clearing by late morning.
Coastal locationSt Bees sits on the Cumbrian coast, exposed to Irish Sea winds
Average high in May13–15°C, cooled by sea breezes
Rainfall (monthly)Roughly 70–90mm, spread over 12–15 wet days
Sunshine hoursAround 5–6 hours per day in late spring
Does St Bees get more rain than nearby Whitehaven?

St Bees often records slightly less rainfall than Whitehaven because it sits on a headland that can break incoming showers. The difference is small, usually within 10–20mm annually, but noticeable on windy days.

What causes the sea fret at St Bees?

Sea fret, or haar, forms when warm air passes over the cooler Irish Sea in spring and summer. The moist air condenses into fog that rolls onto St Bees beach, often clearing within a few hours as the land warms.

Is the long range weather forecast for St Bees reliable?

Long range forecasts for St Bees are reliable for general trends, like a settled or unsettled week, but specific day-to-day details become less accurate beyond seven days. The Met Office’s 14-day outlook is updated twice daily for better accuracy.

For the wider picture, check the UK weather hub or the 10 day weather forecast UK. Local conditions in Cumbria are also covered on our Bristol Weather page (note: for similar coastal patterns).