South Yorkshire Weather in October

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

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Rotherham Bawtry Barnsley Chapeltown

Planning a journey to South Yorkshire, 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 South Yorkshire in October

South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in South Yorkshire 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 Rotherham.

For specific regional insights in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorne with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Bradfield with 80 mm (3.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Rotherham gets around 101 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore South Yorkshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit South Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in South Yorkshire in October

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

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 South Yorkshire

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

Temperature range in South Yorkshire (October)

Precipitation variation in South Yorkshire (October)

Rotherham

In October Rotherham 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)
11°C (52°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
67 mm (2.6 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Rotherham →

Bawtry

In October Bawtry 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
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
101 hours
64 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bawtry →

Barnsley

In October Barnsley 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
70 mm (2.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Barnsley →

Chapeltown

In October Chapeltown 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
70 mm (2.8 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Chapeltown →

Mosborough

In October Mosborough 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)
11°C (52°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
68 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rotherham 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Bawtry 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Barnsley 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Chapeltown 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Mosborough 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Penistone 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

South Yorkshire weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in October?

In October, South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom generally has tolerable weather conditions. Rotherham sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in October?

Average temperatures in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom during October range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Rotherham.

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

October is on the drier side in South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. Rotherham averages only about 71 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Rotherham, October might be a good time to visit South Yorkshire, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Rotherham. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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