Weather in October in The United Kingdom
Planning a trip to the United Kingdom this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in October?
October in the United Kingdom generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Braemar at 10°C to mild in St Brelade at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in St Brelade and 4°C in Braemar.For a closer look at conditions across the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chelmsford with an average of 60 mm to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 265 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 113 hours of sunlight anticipated in London. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a more detailed look at the United Kingdom's conditions throughout the year, check out our the United Kingdom climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our United Kingdom's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?
London
In October London generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Edinburgh
In October Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Blackpool
In October Blackpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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York
In October York generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Torquay
In October Torquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit the United Kingdom?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in London. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in London. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in the United Kingdom.
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