Alston weather in October (Cumbria, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Alston as October approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Alston typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 12°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Alston in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 20 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 105 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Alston climate page with graphs.

 

Alston, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 67%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Sunshine 105 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Newcastle upon Tyne, the United Kingdom (55 KM, 34 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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