Pontefract weather in October (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Pontefract this October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Pontefract includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 15°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Pontefract in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 75 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Pontefract, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (19 KM, 12 Miles).

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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