The climate in London during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in London and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (40°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18.2°C 64.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.7°C 40.4°F |
Average temperature | 11.4°C 52.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 60 mm 2.4 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 17.3°C 63.2°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in London with around 60mm 2.4 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 6.5 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 London in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
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Driest month: | February | 56mm 2.2ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 9.6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 0.7°C 33.3°F |
Wettest month: | May | 106mm 4.2ins |