West Yorkshire Weather in October

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

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Are you planning a trip a to West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in West Yorkshire in October

West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in West Yorkshire generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Leeds.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Darrington with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Todmorden with 101 mm (4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Leeds sees roughly 75 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore West Yorkshire by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March11°C (52°F) April13°C (55°F) May16°C (61°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 West Yorkshire →

Best Places to Visit in West Yorkshire in October

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

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

Temperature range in West Yorkshire (October)

Precipitation variation in West Yorkshire (October)

Leeds

In October Leeds 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
75 hours
39 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
unpleasant
Climate in Leeds →

Haworth

In October Haworth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
92 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Haworth →

Wakefield

In October Wakefield 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)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
75 hours
39 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Wakefield →

Holmfirth

In October Holmfirth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
103 hours
61 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Holmfirth →

Ilkley

In October Ilkley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
92 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ilkley →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Leeds 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Haworth 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Wakefield 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Holmfirth 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Ilkley 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Marsden 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

West Yorkshire weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom typically experiences tolerable weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Leeds average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Leeds peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in October, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Leeds averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit West Yorkshire, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Leeds. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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