Skipton weather in October (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What is the weather forecast for Skipton in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Skipton includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Skipton in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 98 mm for the month. Typically around 19 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 92 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Skipton climate page with graphs.

 

Skipton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 98 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 92 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bradford, the United Kingdom (25 KM, 15 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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