West Midlands Weather in October

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

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Planning a journey to the West Midlands, 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 West Midlands in October

The West Midlands, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in the West Midlands 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 8°C (46°F) in Birmingham.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Coventry with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Wolverhampton with 73 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Birmingham sees roughly 98 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore the West Midlands by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the West Midlands - and find the best time to visit. (based on Birmingham)

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March11°C (52°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit the West Midlands →

Best Places to Visit in the West Midlands in October

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

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 West Midlands

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

Temperature range in the West Midlands (October)

Precipitation variation in the West Midlands (October)

Birmingham

In October Birmingham 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 good 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
135 hours
98 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
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Coventry

In October Coventry 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 good 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
135 hours
101 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
Climate in Coventry →

Solihull

In October Solihull 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 good 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
135 hours
98 hours
65 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
Climate in Solihull →

Walsall

In October Walsall 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 good 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)
73 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
Climate in Walsall →

Dudley

In October Dudley 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 good 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)
73 mm (2.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the West Midlands, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the West Midlands in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Birmingham 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Coventry 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Solihull 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Walsall 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Dudley 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Sutton Coldfield 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

The West Midlands weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in October?

October in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom brings good weather. In Birmingham, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom in October?

In Birmingham, the average daytime high in October is 15°C (59°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the West Midlands, the United Kingdom during October, with Birmingham averaging close to 71 mm (2.8 in).

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

Given the typically good weather conditions in Birmingham, October might be a good time to visit the West Midlands, the United Kingdom. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly excellent weather in Birmingham. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the West Midlands.

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