London · United Kingdom
October
Autumn London at a good price — October half-term aside, crowds are manageable and culture is rich.
Strong option
#7 of 12 months
There are better months for London — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
15°C
Low
9°C
Rain
65mm
Sun
3.4hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How October scores in London
Weather
Above average
Value
Very good
Crowds
Very good
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in October
- ↑London Film Festival (mid-October): two weeks of world cinema at the BFI and venues across the city — tickets accessible without industry accreditation
- ↑Autumn colour in Kew Gardens, Richmond Park, and the Royal Parks genuinely beautiful in mid-October
- ↑Prices down 30–40% from summer peak — a comfortable central hotel costs what a budget room did in August
What you sacrifice
- ↓October half-term (late October) briefly crowds family attractions and spikes some accommodation rates
- ↓Rainfall rising (65mm) and sunshine falling to 3.4 hours — outdoor London increasingly weather-dependent
- ↓The clocks go back in late October — sudden short days require adjusting afternoon plans
How October compares to May (best month)
| Factor | October | May ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 5 | 8 |
| Value | 7 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
October in other destinations
Lisbon (21.1°C)Barcelona (21.2°C)Tokyo (22.4°C)Bali (31.1°C)Santorini (20.9°C)Paris (16°C)New York (18.5°C)Marrakech (27.1°C)Amsterdam (14.4°C)Maldives (30.3°C)Rome (20.7°C)Bangkok (30.6°C)Istanbul (19.2°C)Vienna (16.1°C)Seoul (18.4°C)Dubrovnik (20.2°C)Rio de Janeiro (27.6°C)Kyoto (22.8°C)Phuket (31.2°C)Cape Town (21.4°C)Prague (14°C)Amalfi Coast (22°C)Mexico City (22°C)Medellín (27°C)Fiji (28°C)Sydney (22°C)Iceland (6°C)Tulum (31°C)Dubai (34°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (29°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within London, not across destinations. Methodology →