Lancaster weather in October (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Lancaster this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In October, Lancaster typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Lancaster in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 19 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 97 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

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

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

 

Lancaster, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 97 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (30 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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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