October in London averages highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and lows of 9 °C (48 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 10 h 33 min of daylight.
October weather in London at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is October a good time to visit London?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. October is usually low season in London: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in October 2026
No public holidays fall in October 2026 in United Kingdom, so opening hours should be normal.
Things to do in London in October
October's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Westminster and Big Ben — then a walk along the South Bank outdoors
- Hyde Park and Kensington — plus the free museums in South Kensington outdoors
- British Museum — free, huge, go with a plan indoors
- Tower of London and Tower Bridge — Crown Jewels inside indoors
- National Gallery and Trafalgar Square — free indoors
- Borough Market — lunch under cover indoors
Where to stay: South Bank or Covent Garden for sights on foot; King's Cross for transport; Shoreditch for nightlife.
What to pack for London in October
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 16 °C (60 °F), nights near 9 °C (48 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in London costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | £55–150 | £180–385 |
Excluding flights. October is usually low season in London: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
October in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paris | 17° / 9° | 9 | Mixed weather |
| Amsterdam | 15° / 9° | 11 | Tough month |
| Dublin | 14° / 9° | 11 | Tough month |
Plan your London trip
- 3 Days in London Itinerary: First-Timer's Plan for 2026
- Is London Expensive? A Realistic Budget Guide for 2026
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FAQ
Is October a good time to visit London?
By the numbers, October is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 16 °C (60 °F) and about 9 rainy days. October is usually low season in London: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are June, July, August, September.
How warm is London in October?
Average highs are 16 °C (60 °F) and lows 9 °C (48 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in London in October?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 77 mm in total. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year in London.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.