The climate in Lancaster during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 18.8°C 65.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.8°C 42.4°F |
| Average temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 72 mm 2.8 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 16°C 60.9°F |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lancaster in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 30.4°C 86.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 27mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -0.2°C 31.6°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 115mm 4.5ins |