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Reading weather in October

Long-run climate averages for Reading, England in October, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.

October at a glance

In October, Reading averages 15°C by day and 8°C at night. It is the wettest month of the year here.

October in Reading averages a daytime high of 15°C and an overnight low of 8°C, which reads as mild for this part of the world. It is also the wettest month, so build rain into any plan. Across the whole year Reading sees roughly 687 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 Reading forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.

Reading weather by month

what to expect in Reading through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Reading'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 Reading by season.

Jan
8°
2°
Cool
Feb
8°
2°
Cool
Mar
10°
4°
Cool
Apr
13°
5°
Cool
May
16°
8°
Mild
Jun
20°
10°
Mild
Jul
21°
13°
Mild
Aug
22°
13°
Warm
Sep
18°
10°
Mild
Oct
15°
8°
Mild
Wettest
Nov
11°
5°
Cool
Dec
8°
3°
Cool

Bottom line: over the last 30 days the European model has been the most accurate forecast for Reading, scoring 92/100 on our CheckWeather Score, ahead of the Met Office at 87. See the full UK accuracy scoreboard for exactly how every model is tested.

Common questions

How warm is Reading in October?
Reading averages a daytime high of 15°C in October, with overnight lows around 8°C. These are long-run climate averages, not a forecast - for the actual days ahead see the live model comparison.
Is October a good time to visit Reading?
The most comfortable time to visit Reading is usually May, June, July and August, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 16-26°C range and the heaviest October rain is behind you.
Does it rain a lot in Reading in October?
October is the wettest month of the year in Reading, out of roughly 687 mm of precipitation across the year.

Climate averages from ERA5 reanalysis. Model accuracy re-scored over a rolling 30 days. Page updated .

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