How hot is London in October?

Daytime highs in London in October average 16°C (60°F); nights drop to about 9°C.

Does it rain in London in October?

Expect around 15.8 rainy days and 107 mm of rainfall in October.

Is October a good time to visit London?

October is a fair shoulder-season month in London — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.2/10. The best months are June–August.

London weather in October

October is a fair shoulder-season month in London — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 16°C, lows near 9°C, and about 15.8 days with rain.

6.2 · Fairtravel score for October

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Avg high

16°C

Avg low

9°C

Rainfall

107 mm

Rain days

15.8

Sunshine

6.2 h/day

Daylight

10.4 h

What to pack for London in October

long sleeves and a warm layer
a medium jacket
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 84%; max daily wind around 23 km/h.

How October compares

Best months in London: June–August. See the full best time to visit London guide.

London in October: the details

In October, London sees average daytime highs of 16°C (60°F) and overnight lows of 9°C (48°F). Rainfall totals roughly 107 mm across 15.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 6.2 hours per day with 10.4 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 84%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for London, United Kingdom (51.51, -0.13) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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