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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |