Cheltenham weather in October (Gloucestershire, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Cheltenham as October approaches? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

October in Cheltenham generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Cheltenham in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 109 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cheltenham, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 109 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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