Weather in October in Cumbria
Planning a journey to Cumbria this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Cumbria in October?
Cumbria is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Cumbria generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Kirkby Stephen to 14°C in Barrow in Furness. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Barrow in Furness and 6°C in Kirkby Stephen.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in St Bees with 178 mm.Average sunshine
Windermere experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 97 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a closer look at October's conditions in Cumbria, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Cumbria's yearly weather, check out our Cumbria climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Cumbria?
Windermere
In October Windermere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Keswick
In October Keswick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bowness-on-Windermere
In October Bowness-on-Windermere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ambleside
In October Ambleside generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Penrith
In October Penrith generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Cumbria, in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit Cumbria?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Cumbria due to the typically poor weather in Windermere.
Generally speaking, May, July and August provide tolerable weather in Windermere. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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