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In London, October brings moderate daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), with nights cooling to 8°C (46°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
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50-year average (1976-2025)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in London typically drop from around 17°C (63°F) at the start of October to approximately 14°C (57°F) by the end. Nights are cool, with lows typically ranging from 7°C (45°F) to 11°C (52°F).
50-year average (1976-2025)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
Browse day-by-day weather records for London spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
According to our 49 years of weather records for London, the following extremes were recorded between 1976 and 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pack for changing conditions in London in October. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
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