Preston weather in October (Lancashire, United Kingdom)

Wondering what the weather is like in Preston during October? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Preston includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 15°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Preston in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 18 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 your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Preston, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 60%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 97 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Blackpool, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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

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