Lancaster in October

7.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 19°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
8Rainy days (93 mm)
10:55 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 18:18 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Some rain: about 8 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -3° J 6° -2° F 11° 2° M 18° 7° A 23° 13° M 27° 18° J 30° 21° J 29° 20° A 25° 16° S 19° 9° O 12° 4° N 7° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-3°C80 mm 9– – 4.7
February 6°C-2°C73 mm 9– – 5.0
March 11°C2°C98 mm 10– – 5.8
April 18°C7°C93 mm 11– – 6.9
May 23°C13°C90 mm 11– – 7.5
June 27°C18°C95 mm 11– – 7.5
July 30°C21°C99 mm 11– – 7.3
August 29°C20°C86 mm 10– – 7.7
September 25°C16°C109 mm 9– – 7.7
October 19°C9°C93 mm 8– – 7.4
November 12°C4°C75 mm 8– – 6.4
December 7°C0°C92 mm 9– – 5.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Lancaster in October?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Lancaster?

The best months are August, September, May, June.