London · AutumnMonth summary
London weather in October
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
9°C – 16°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
6.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
August (7.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit London in October?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: October is an average time for London. August (7.9/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
London in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Harvest season — fresh local produce at markets and restaurants Autumn marks the end of peak season in London. Temperatures drop (16°C) and rain returns (39% of days). Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. August (7.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 8°C | 39% | 2.0 | 4.1h | 3.7/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 3°C | 10°C | 40% | 1.9 | 5.2h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 4°C | 11°C | 42% | 1.8 | 6.6h | 4.3/10 |
| ⛅ April | 5°C | 14°C | 32% | 1.3 | 10.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 18°C | 35% | 1.8 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 21°C | 35% | 2.1 | 12.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 14°C | 22°C | 34% | 1.9 | 11.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 22°C | 28% | 1.6 | 11.2h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 12°C | 19°C | 37% | 2.1 | 9.3h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 9°C | 16°C | 39% | 2.5 | 6.9h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 40% | 2.3 | 4.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 4°C | 9°C | 37% | 2.2 | 2.8h | 3.6/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In October, London averages 16°C, 39% rainy days and 6.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs August (best month)
The best month is August (score 7.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +6°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -11%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — London in October
Is October a good time to visit London?
October is an acceptable time for London (score 6.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider August (7.9/10) if possible.
What to do in London in October?
With 16°C max and 6.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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