London weather in October
Long-run climate averages for London, England in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In October, London averages 14°C by day and 7°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.
October in London averages a daytime high of 14°C and an overnight low of 7°C, which reads as cool for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year London sees roughly 661 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like - for that, see the live London forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
London weather by month
what to expect in London through the year, 1991-2020 averagesHere is London's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to London by season.
Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for London, scoring 93/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 85. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.
Common questions
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Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .