The United Kingdom weather in October

Considering a trip to the United Kingdom this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in the United Kingdom in October?

October in the United Kingdom generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Braemar at 10°C to moderate in St Brelade at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in St Brelade and 4°C in Braemar.

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. London enjoys a balanced 113 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the United Kingdom in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our the United Kingdom climate page.

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

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 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

London
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20°C 
11°C 
155 hours 
54 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
113 hours 
65 mm 
14 days 
12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
Climate in London

Average weather in 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.

Edinburgh
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17°C 
10°C 
128 hours 
70 mm 
17 days 
13°C 
7°C 
101 hours 
89 mm 
17 days 
10°C 
4°C 
70 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
poor 
Climate in Edinburgh

Average weather in 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.

Blackpool
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17°C 
13°C 
142 hours 
127 mm 
17 days 
15°C 
10°C 
97 hours 
152 mm 
18 days 
12°C 
8°C 
62 hours 
154 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Blackpool

Average weather in 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.

York
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19°C 
10°C 
159 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
15°C 
7°C 
107 hours 
65 mm 
15 days 
11°C 
4°C 
67 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
Climate in York

Average weather in 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.

Torquay
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19°C 
13°C 
150 hours 
62 mm 
13 days 
16°C 
11°C 
104 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
8°C 
70 hours 
98 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Torquay

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.

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