London Weather in October
United Kingdom · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (60°F)
Avg low8°C (46°F)
Rainfall76 mm (3.0 in)
RatingGood 6.6/10
London in October sees daytime temperatures around 16°C (60°F), dropping to about 8°C (46°F) at night. October is autumn (fall) in United Kingdom. The month is moderately rainy, with about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain spread over 14 days, making it the wettest month of the year. You get roughly 10.4 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is October a good time to visit London?
October is a good time to visit London (6.6/10), though June to September are even better.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 8°C (46°F) |
| Daily mean | 12°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 76 mm (3.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 14 |
| Humidity | 87% |
| Cloud cover | 72% |
| Daylight | 10.4 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 12.1 km/h |
| vs September | 4°C cooler than September, with 27 mm more rain. |
What to pack for London in October
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
London weather in other months
Jan7°C / 2°C62 mmPoorFeb8°C / 2°C54 mmFairMar11°C / 3°C51 mmFairApr14°C / 4°C38 mmGoodMay17°C / 7°C57 mmExcellentJun21°C / 10°C57 mmExcellentJul23°C / 13°C57 mmExcellentAug22°C / 12°C61 mmExcellentSep20°C / 11°C49 mmExcellentOct16°C / 8°C76 mmGoodNov11°C / 5°C73 mmFairDec8°C / 3°C72 mmPoor
← SeptemberBest time to visit LondonNovember →
Better weather in October nearby
- Valencia25°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Athens23°C · 55 mm · Excellent
- Malaga22°C · 54 mm · Excellent
- Thessaloniki22°C · 50 mm · Excellent
- Granada23°C · 41 mm · Excellent
- Limassol26°C · 20 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Bath15°C · 87 mm
- Birmingham15°C · 79 mm
- Bruges16°C · 75 mm
- Manchester14°C · 100 mm
- Saint Peter Port16°C · 94 mm
- Liverpool14°C · 101 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.