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Cumbria Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in October.

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Windermere Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside

Planning a journey to Cumbria, the United Kingdom this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Cumbria in October

Cumbria, the United Kingdom 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 (54°F) in Kirkby Stephen to 14°C (57°F) in Barrow in Furness. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Barrow in Furness and 6°C (43°F) in Kirkby Stephen.

For a closer look at conditions across Cumbria, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gilsland with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to heavy rainfall in St Bees with 178 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

Many places experience limited sunshine during this period. Windermere receives around 97 hours of sunlight. If you prefer more sunny conditions, our weather planner can help you explore other destinations.

Explore Cumbria by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Cumbria — and find the best time to visit. (based on Windermere)

January7°C (45°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Cumbria →

Best Places to Visit in Cumbria in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Cumbria.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Cumbria

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Cumbria (October)

Precipitation variation in Cumbria (October)

Windermere

In October Windermere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Windermere →

Keswick

In October Keswick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Keswick →

Bowness-on-Windermere

In October Bowness-on-Windermere generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Bowness-on-Windermere →

Ambleside

In October Ambleside generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ambleside →

Penrith

In October Penrith generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Penrith →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Cumbria in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Windermere 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Keswick 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Bowness-on-Windermere 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Ambleside 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Penrith 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Kendal 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Cumbria weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in October?

October in Cumbria, the United Kingdom brings poor weather. In Windermere, daytime temperatures are typically around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Cumbria, the United Kingdom in October?

Windermere averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Cumbria, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Windermere typically receives notable rainfall in October, about 147 mm (5.8 in) on average across Cumbria, the United Kingdom.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Cumbria, the United Kingdom 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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