Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Bath in October
Bath cools off: highs slip to 59°F (15°C), from 66°F in September, with lows of 47°F (8°C) and about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain.
It scores 71/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 59°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 47°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 3.3 in (83 mm)
- Humidity
- 88%
- Cloud cover
- 76%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 71/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 59°F (15°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 47°F (8°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.3 in (83 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 76%.
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (October – December), which brings about 10.0 in (253 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in September to 71/100.
- Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 47°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bath in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Thermae Bath Spa
Modern spa with a rooftop pool fed by the city's natural thermal water.
Why now October scores 71/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
The Bell Inn
Community-owned pub on Walcot Street with live music most nights.
Why now Highs near 59°F and 3.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Royal Crescent
Sweeping arc of 30 Georgian townhouses facing Royal Victoria Park.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Bath Skyline
Six-mile National Trust walk through meadows and woods above the city.
Bath Abbey
Gothic abbey with fan vaulting and angels climbing ladders on the west front.
Nearby in October
- The Cotswolds in October~44 mi · highs 57°F, 3.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- London in October~96 mi · highs 60°F, 2.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dublin in October~213 mi · highs 56°F, 4.0 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Bruges in October~241 mi · highs 59°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bath in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Bath?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 71/100 against a best of 85 in May – September. Expect highs of 59°F (15°C) and 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bath in October?
Average highs are 59°F (15°C) and average lows 47°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bath in October?
Some: about 3.3 in (83 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 32.0 in (812 mm).
What should I pack for Bath in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 47°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bath in October?
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