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Leicester Weather in October

October in Leicester brings pleasant temperatures, with daytime highs of 20°C (68°F) and nights around 6°C (43°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 67 mm (2.6 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Leicester in October

Typically around 10 days of rainfall are expected, averaging 67 mm (2.6 in) for the month. Neither particularly heavy nor particularly frequent, the rain this month is about average. A light jacket should be enough on most wet days.

Temperature in Leicester in October

October in Leicester is generally excellent, with days reaching 20°C (68°F) and nights settling around 6°C (43°F). This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. With overnight lows of 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

Sunshine in Leicester in October

The month enjoys around 220 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.

Leicester Temperature in October

Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
20°C (68°F)
Chance of Rain
33%
Precipitation
67 mm (2.6 in)
Rainy days
10 days
Humidity
78% *
Sunshine
220 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
62% *
* Data from: Asheville, the United States of America (14 KM, 9 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Leicester in October

Pleasant temperatures in October mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Leicester in October

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Cycling
    10/10
  • Walking
    10/10
  • Barbeque
    8/10
  • Camping
    4/10
  • Outdoor sports
    10/10

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