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Whitby weather in October (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Whitby in October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of October in Whitby typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 10°C.

Precipitation

Whitby in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 102 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Whitby, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 12°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 60%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 88 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 102 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 30% *  
* Data from: Scarborough, the United Kingdom (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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