October verdict

Lake District National Park, United Kingdom in October

Weather score2Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 346mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

11°C

Rain

346mm

Sun

2.7h

Sea

14°C

Weather score

2

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 346mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 14°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Lake District National Park, United Kingdom with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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October11°C average high

October is close to Lake District National Park'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.

October346mm average rain

October is one of Lake District National Park's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.

Driest monthsFebruary and April to July

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

October2.7 hours average sun

October is below Lake District National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October14°C average sea

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

Warmest seaJune to September

Sea temperatures are usually near 14°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October2 weather score

October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsApril to August

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

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