Verdict: Good month
London Weather in October
October is mild-to-cool in London, topping out near 16°C (61°F) — comfortable with a layer on. It's also the wet side of the calendar: rain falls on about 16 days, so build flexibility into plans. Overall, October is a solid month to visit London.
Average high
16°C / 61°F
Average low
9°C / 48°F
Rain days
~16
Precipitation
107 mm
What to pack for London in October
- Layers — t-shirts under a light jacket or sweater
- Rain gear is non-negotiable — expect rain on roughly 16 days
- Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them
October against the rest of the year
Warmest in London: Aug (23°C / 73°F) · Coolest: Jan (8°C / 46°F) · Wettest: Oct (~16 rain days)
8°
2°
Jan
10°
4°
Feb
11°
4°
Mar
14°
5°
Apr
18°
8°
May
21°
12°
Jun
22°
14°
Jul
23°
14°
Aug
20°
12°
Sep
16°
9°
Oct
11°
6°
Nov
9°
4°
Dec
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)