Burnley weather in October (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Is October a good time to explore Burnley weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

In October, Burnley usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 13°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 6°C.

Precipitation

Burnley in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 112 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 19 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 92 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Burnley. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Burnley, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 112 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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