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 | 19°C 66.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.8°C 42.4°F |
| Average temperature | 12.4°C 54.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 75 mm 3 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.1°C 60.9°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 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 | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 72mm 2.8ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 2.8°C 37°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 101mm 4ins |