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 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.1°C 61°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.3°C 39.7°F |
Average temperature | 10.2°C 50.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 63 mm 2.5 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 13.5°C 56.2°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 63mm 2.5 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 7.2 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 | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
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Driest month: | January | 23mm 0.9ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 10.3hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -4.5°C 23.9°F |
Wettest month: | August | 108mm 4.3ins |