The United Kingdom weather in October
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in October?
The weather conditions in the United Kingdom in October vary from poor to tolerable depending on the destination.
During October in the United Kingdom, the average maximum temperature varies from low in Spean Bridge with 9°C (48°F) to moderate in Saint Helier Jersey with 16°C (61°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (51°F) in Saint Helier Jersey and 3°C (38°F) in Spean Bridge.
Precipitation in October varies from moderate in Brightlingsea with an average of 50mm (2 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Taynuilt with 395mm (16 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 113 hours of sunshine in London during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of the United Kingdom, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in the United Kingdom
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?
Average weather in London
In October London generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Edinburgh
In October Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Blackpool
In October Blackpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in York
In October York generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Torquay
In October Torquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (53°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is October the best time to go to the United Kingdom?
In our opinion October is a good time to visit the United Kingdom with commonly tolerable weather in London. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit the United Kingdom is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in London.
The worst months are January, February and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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