October could be a good time to visit London, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +15°C, and there are typically 4 sunny days in October. However, expect about 16 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 68 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+28°C
Max.
68 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: London has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in London in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in London for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +18°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +22°C to +15°C.
Is London warm or cold in October?
London is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +19°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +12°C to +9°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in London:
Climate in London in October
London weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+19°C
+15°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
+3°C
-2°C
-4°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+28°C
+18°C
Rainfall
47 mm
68 mm
61 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
74%
78%
81%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
4
4
3
Cloudy days
11
11
12
Rainy days
14
16
15
Snowy days
0
0
0
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +19°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 68 mm.Humidity rises from 74% to 78%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 4 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in London in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in London is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in London based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 108 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in London, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
London wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 41% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in London?
This is the weather in London in October 2023:
1 October
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+22°C
2 October
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+20°C
3 October
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+19°C
4 October
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+18°C
5 October
☁️
+19°C
6 October
☁️
+22°C
7 October
☁️
+25°C
8 October
☁️
+25°C
9 October
☁️
+25°C
10 October
☁️
+24°C
11 October
☁️
+21°C
12 October
🌧️
+17°C
13 October
🌧️
+20°C
14 October
☀️
+15°C
15 October
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+11°C
16 October
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+12°C
17 October
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+16°C
18 October
☁️
+17°C
19 October
🌧️
+18°C
20 October
☁️
+17°C
21 October
🌧️
+16°C
22 October
☁️
+16°C
23 October
☁️
+15°C
24 October
☁️
+15°C
25 October
☁️
+15°C
26 October
🌧️
+16°C
27 October
🌧️
+14°C
28 October
🌧️
+15°C
29 October
🌧️
+12°C
30 October
☁️
+15°C
31 October
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+15°C
In October 2023 London had 3 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +11°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how London climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in London in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+17°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 431 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 1037 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in London in October:
Is October a good time to visit London?
It’s always a good time to visit London, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in London in October?
October has mild temperatures in London. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is London rainy in October?
London is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in London in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in London in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in United Kingdom
Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in London, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.