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London in October: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
London in October is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around 15 °C. With about 13 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
47/100 · #7
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#9
Sun
#8
Published best categories: none
London · OctoberPhoto: Colin · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 15 °C
- Average low
- 8 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 13 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 2 h/day
- Humidity
- 87 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 20 | 10 | 11 | 55 | 4.0 | 81 | 3.1 | 70 |
| October (selected) | 15 | 8 | 13 | 77 | 2.3 | 87 | 3.4 | 47 |
| November | 10 | 4 | 14 | 75 | 1.2 | 92 | 3.5 | 31 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (47/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +23 | +4.4 °C | +2.7 °C | -2.1 | -21.6 mm | +1.7 h | -5.8 % | -0.3 m/s |
| November | -16 | -4.9 °C | -3.1 °C | +0.6 | -1.5 mm | -1.1 h | +5.5 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is London in October?
The average daily high is around 15 °C, with an average daily low of about 8 °C.
Does it rain a lot in London in October?
The curated estimate is about 13 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 77 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit London?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for London. October is not among them.