October · Autumn · Oceanic — mild, damp, grey-skied, low temperature swings.
What to pack for London in October
Mild, grey and changeable. Rain is frequent but usually light; winters rarely freeze and summers sit in the low 20s, with occasional heatwaves the city isn't built for.
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Climate at a glance · October
- Avg high
- 15°C · 60°F
- Avg low
- 10°C · 50°F
- Rain days
- 13
- Daylight
- 10h 30m
Pack for London in October
Anchored on London's October climate.
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Local quirks & hazards
- Drizzle can start and stop several times a day — waterproof layers beat umbrellas.
- The Underground runs hot, even in winter; dress in layers you can open up.
- Wet pavements and Victorian stone steps get slick.
Dress & culture in London
- Smart-casual dominates: a good coat and clean shoes carry most evenings.
- Neutral tones and a trench or wool coat blend in anywhere.
Leave at home
- A heavy parka — a damp-proof coat and a knit are enough most winters.
London month by month
Average high / low and rainy days. Helpful for planning a trip outside this month.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8°C · 47°F | 4°C · 39°F | 15 |
| Feb | 10°C · 50°F | 5°C · 40°F | 12 |
| Mar | 11°C · 51°F | 5°C · 42°F | 12 |
| Apr | 16°C · 60°F | 8°C · 46°F | 12 |
| May | 19°C · 67°F | 11°C · 51°F | 11 |
| Jun | 22°C · 72°F | 14°C · 58°F | 10 |
| Jul | 24°C · 76°F | 16°C · 61°F | 10 |
| Aug | 24°C · 74°F | 16°C · 61°F | 10 |
| Sep | 20°C · 67°F | 13°C · 55°F | 10 |
| Oct | 15°C · 60°F | 10°C · 50°F | 13 |
| Nov | 12°C · 53°F | 7°C · 45°F | 14 |
| Dec | 10°C · 50°F | 6°C · 42°F | 14 |