Weather Guide

United Kingdom Average Monthly Weather

Weather score25Poor annual avg

Best months: July, August, June

Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 4h per day, and rainfall totals about 921mm. Sea temperatures average 10°C across the year.

London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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Annual weather

Annual averages

Temp

13°C

Rain

921mm

Annual total

Sun

4h

Sea

10°C

Weather score

25

Poor avg

Seasonal climate calendar

Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October13°C average high

October is close to United Kingdom's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October107mm average rain

October is one of United Kingdom's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary to August

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October2.9 hours average sun

October is below United Kingdom's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October11°C average sea

October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJuly to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October18 weather score

October scores below United Kingdom's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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