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Lancashire Weather in October

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

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Planning a getaway to Lancashire, the United Kingdom this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Lancashire in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Blackpool.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ramsbottom with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to high rainfall in Fleetwood with 158 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Blackpool gets roughly 97 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Lancashire by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Lancashire →

Best Places to Visit in Lancashire in October

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

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 Lancashire

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

Temperature range in Lancashire (October)

Precipitation variation in Lancashire (October)

Blackpool

In October Blackpool generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
152 mm (6 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Blackpool →

Lytham St Annes

In October Lytham St Annes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Lytham St Annes →

Morecambe

In October Morecambe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Morecambe →

Lancaster

In October Lancaster generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
142 hours
97 hours
62 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Lancaster →

Chorley

In October Chorley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
88 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Chorley →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Blackpool 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Lytham St Annes 15°C (59°F) 10°C (50°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Morecambe 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 150 mm (5.9 in)
Lancaster 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 140 mm (5.5 in)
Chorley 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Carnforth 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)

Lancashire weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Lancashire, the United Kingdom in October. The popular destination of Blackpool averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

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

Blackpool averages a daytime maximum of 15°C (59°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

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

Lancashire, the United Kingdom sees substantial rainfall in October. Blackpool typically averages about 152 mm (6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Lancashire, the United Kingdom due to the typically unpleasant weather in Blackpool.

On average, the best time to visit Lancashire, the United Kingdom is in May, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Blackpool. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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