Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
London in October
London cools off: highs slip to 60°F (16°C), from 68°F in September, with lows of 46°F (8°C) and about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain.
It scores 74/100 for comfort, 7th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 46°F (8°C)
- Rain
- 2.9 in (73 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 74/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 46°F (8°C).
Some rain is likely, about 2.9 in (73 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
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 8.6 in (218 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 87/100 in September to 74/100.
- 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 eveningsnights drop to 46°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in London in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Columbia Road Flower Market
Sunday street market crammed with flowers, plants and small independent shops.
Why now October scores 74/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Tate Modern
Modern art in a former power station on the South Bank, with a free viewing level over the Thames.
Dishoom Covent Garden
Bombay café-style restaurant known for bacon naan rolls, black daal and chai.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 2.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Victoria and Albert Museum
Design, fashion and decorative arts across 145 galleries, with a courtyard café in the original tea rooms.
Borough Market
London's oldest food market, packed with cheese, oysters, pies and street food stalls.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in October
- The Cotswolds in October~76 mi · highs 57°F, 3.2 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Bath in October~96 mi · highs 59°F, 3.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Bruges in October~146 mi · highs 59°F, 2.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Ghent in October~169 mi · highs 59°F, 2.6 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.
London in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit London?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 74/100 against a best of 87 in May – September. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain. Our London, the Cotswolds & Bath route recommends May – Sep, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is London in October?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 46°F (8°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in London in October?
Some: about 2.9 in (73 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 28.0 in (710 mm).
What should I pack for London in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 46°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning London in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.