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 |
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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 |
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Driest month: | February | 72mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.2hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 2.8°C 37°F |
Wettest month: | May | 101mm 4ins |