The climate in Preston during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Preston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 0°C (33°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 0.3°C 32.5°F |
Average temperature | 8.5°C 47.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 36 mm 1.4 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 13.8°C 56.9°F |
Humidity | 55% |
Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 5th driest month of the year in Preston with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 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 Preston in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
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Driest month: | July | 22mm 0.9ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 12.9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -1°C 30.2°F |
Wettest month: | May | 49mm 1.9ins |