London in October
Good autumn colour, sunsets before five once the clocks change, and one busy half-term week in an otherwise calm month.
Is October a good time to visit London?
October is a middling month in London — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in October
- Autumn half-term (late October)
- Clocks go back
Best days in October
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in October
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in October
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How October compares
Every month in London, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is October a good month to visit London?
October is a middling month in London — crowds around 64/100. Not the worst, but February is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is London in October?
London sits at roughly 64/100 in October on our crowd scale, which is 3 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is February.
What is the weather like in London in October?
Expect highs around 16°C and lows near 9°C in October, with about 11 wet days across the month.