Frocester Paragliding and Hang Gliding Weather Forecast

12:00 forecast: 24 kph WNW, 2/5 thermals. 5-day Frocester paragliding and hang gliding forecast with wind, thermals, cloud base, rain and flyability.

Flying directions: west, northwest
Wind range: wind limits vary by pilot and conditions
Site altitude: 221 m
Location: 51.7096, -2.2996

Forecast for Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 12:00

Launch wind: 24 kph from WNW (288°).
Wind aloft: 30 kph from WNW (283°).
Thermal rating: 2 out of 5.
Cloud base: 4569 ft; climbs to 2998 ft.
Rain: dry.

5-day forecast summary

Date	Period	Flyable	Launch wind	Aloft	Thermals	Rain
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	Marginal	22 kph WNW	26 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2360 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Morning	Marginal	22 kph WNW	26 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2360 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	Marginal	24 kph WNW	30 kph WNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 4569 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Midday	Marginal	24 kph WNW	30 kph WNW	2 out of 5, cloud base 4569 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph WNW	31 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 5553 ft	dry
Tue 18 Aug	Afternoon	No	28 kph WNW	31 kph WNW	3 out of 5, cloud base 5554 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	Marginal	22 kph WSW	30 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 2662 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Morning	Marginal	22 kph WSW	30 kph W	1 out of 5, cloud base 2662 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3392 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Midday	No	26 kph WSW	33 kph WSW	1 out of 5, cloud base 3359 ft	dry
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	35 kph WSW	43 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2637 ft	0.1 mm light rain
Wed 19 Aug	Afternoon	No	37 kph WSW	43 kph WSW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2769 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	Yes	19 kph W	20 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2315 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Morning	Yes	19 kph W	20 kph WNW	0 out of 5, cloud base 2315 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph WNW	17 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3750 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Midday	No	15 kph NW	17 kph NW	2 out of 5, cloud base 3775 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph NNE	22 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3599 ft	dry
Thu 20 Aug	Afternoon	No	24 kph NNE	22 kph NNE	1 out of 5, cloud base 3610 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph NNE	15 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2542 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Morning	No	13 kph NNE	15 kph NE	0 out of 5, cloud base 2542 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph N	11 kph NNE	6 out of 5, cloud base 5551 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Midday	No	13 kph N	11 kph NNE	6 out of 5, cloud base 5551 ft	dry
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	7 kph W	4 kph N	2 out of 5, cloud base 5374 ft	0.2 mm light rain
Fri 21 Aug	Afternoon	No	7 kph W	4 kph N	2 out of 5, cloud base 5414 ft	0.2 mm light rain

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