Wakefield weather in October (West Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Is October a good time to explore Wakefield weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Wakefield includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 14°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Wakefield in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 75 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

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

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

 

Wakefield, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 23% *  

Data from: Leeds, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 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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