Yorkshire Dales National Park Weather in October

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

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Hawes Leyburn Grassington Aysgarth

Planning a journey to the Yorkshire Dales National Park, 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 Yorkshire Dales National Park in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Hawes.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guisborough with an average of 77 mm (3 in) to high rainfall in Settle with 116 mm (4.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Hawes receives roughly 92 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park by month

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

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March9°C (48°F) April11°C (52°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August18°C (64°F) September16°C (61°F) October12°C (54°F) November9°C (48°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in October

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

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 Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

Temperature range in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in the Yorkshire Dales National Park (October)

Hawes

In October Hawes generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
92 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Hawes →

Leyburn

In October Leyburn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
93 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Leyburn →

Grassington

In October Grassington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
92 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Grassington →

Aysgarth

In October Aysgarth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
92 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
19 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Aysgarth →

Askrigg

In October Askrigg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
92 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Askrigg →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Yorkshire Dales National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hawes 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Leyburn 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Grassington 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Aysgarth 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Askrigg 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Reeth 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)

The Yorkshire Dales National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in October?

In October, the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom generally has poor weather conditions. Hawes sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom in October?

In Hawes, the average daytime high in October is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 6°C (43°F).

Does the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Hawes sits around 104 mm (4.1 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom due to the typically poor weather in Hawes.

On average, the best time to visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park, the United Kingdom is in May, July, August and September with generally tolerable weather in Hawes. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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