Lake District National Park Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in October.

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Keswick Bowness-on-Windermere Ambleside Grasmere

Planning a journey to the Lake District National Park, 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 the Lake District National Park in October

The Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in the Lake District National Park generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Keswick.

To explore the conditions in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pooley Bridge with an average of 120 mm (4.7 in) to high rainfall in Coniston with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Explore the Lake District National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Lake District National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Keswick)

January7°C (45°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May15°C (59°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October13°C (55°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Lake District National Park in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Lake District National Park.

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 the Lake District National Park

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in the Lake District National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District National Park (October)

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 →

Grasmere

In October Grasmere 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)
145 mm (5.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Grasmere →

Hawkshead

In October Hawkshead generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hawkshead →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Lake District National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
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)
Grasmere 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Hawkshead 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Coniston 13°C (55°F) 8°C (46°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)

The Lake District National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in October?

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

What is the average temperature in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom in October?

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

Does the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Keswick sits around 136 mm (5.4 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Lake District National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Keswick.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Keswick. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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