Shropshire Weather in October

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

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Shrewsbury Telford Bridgnorth Ironbridge

Planning a trip to Shropshire, the United Kingdom this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Shropshire in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Shrewsbury.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shropshire, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Wem with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Llanvair Waterdine with 84 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Shrewsbury receives roughly 96 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Shropshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Shropshire →

Best Places to Visit in Shropshire in October

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

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 Shropshire

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

Temperature range in Shropshire (October)

Precipitation variation in Shropshire (October)

Shrewsbury

In October Shrewsbury 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
126 hours
96 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Shrewsbury →

Telford

In October Telford generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
126 hours
96 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Telford →

Bridgnorth

In October Bridgnorth 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
126 hours
96 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bridgnorth →

Ironbridge

In October Ironbridge 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
126 hours
96 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ironbridge →

Ludlow

In October Ludlow 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
126 hours
96 hours
59 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Ludlow →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shrewsbury 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Telford 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bridgnorth 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Ironbridge 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Ludlow 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Oswestry 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 77 mm (3 in)

Shropshire weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Shropshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Shrewsbury average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Shrewsbury peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in October, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Shrewsbury averages just 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Shropshire, the United Kingdom.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Shropshire, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Shrewsbury. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Shropshire.

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