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Greater London weather in October

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

What is the weather like in Greater London in October?

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

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in London.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hornchurch with an average of 61 mm to moderate rainfall in Claygate with 66 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 113 hours of sunlight anticipated in London. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Greater London in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Greater London climate page.

Where to go in Greater London in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Greater London on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Greater London

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Greater London?

Average weather in London

In October London generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

London
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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20°C 
11°C 
155 hours 
54 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
113 hours 
65 mm 
14 days 
12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
Climate in London

Average weather in Croydon

In October Croydon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Croydon
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20°C 
11°C 
155 hours 
55 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
113 hours 
66 mm 
13 days 
12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
69 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Croydon

Average weather in Ilford

In October Ilford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Ilford
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20°C 
11°C 
146 hours 
52 mm 
11 days 
16°C 
8°C 
112 hours 
61 mm 
13 days 
12°C 
5°C 
71 hours 
63 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Ilford

Average weather in Hounslow

In October Hounslow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Hounslow
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20°C 
11°C 
155 hours 
54 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
113 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
68 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Hounslow

Average weather in Harrow

In October Harrow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Harrow
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
20°C 
11°C 
155 hours 
55 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
113 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
12°C 
5°C 
70 hours 
67 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Harrow

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Greater London, in the United Kingdom.

Is October the best time to visit Greater London?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in London, October might be a good time to visit Greater London. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in London. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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