Derbyshire Weather in October

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Derbyshire in October

Derbyshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Derbyshire generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Matlock.

To explore the conditions in Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Long Eaton with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Millers Dale with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Matlock receives about 101 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Derbyshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Derbyshire →

Best Places to Visit in Derbyshire in October

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

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 Derbyshire

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

Temperature range in Derbyshire (October)

Precipitation variation in Derbyshire (October)

Matlock

In October Matlock generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
101 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
76 mm (3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Matlock →

Derby

In October Derby generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
99 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Derby →

Buxton

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

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
97 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Buxton →

Ashbourne

In October Ashbourne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
99 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Ashbourne →

Chesterfield

In October Chesterfield generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
101 hours
58 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Chesterfield →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Derbyshire, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matlock 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Derby 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Buxton 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Ashbourne 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Chesterfield 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Great Rowsley 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Derbyshire weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Derbyshire, the United Kingdom in October. The popular destination of Matlock averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

Matlock averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Not particularly. Matlock averages just 76 mm (3 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Derbyshire, the United Kingdom.

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Derbyshire, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Matlock. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Derbyshire, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Matlock. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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