October 2025 Weather Overview in the UK
October 2025 brought diverse weather patterns across the UK, highlighting autumn's variability through differences in temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours.
Regional Weather Breakdown
- England Northwest and North Wales: Experienced frequent rain and persistent cloud cover.
- England Southwest and South Wales: Saw concentrated rainfall, contributing to wetter conditions.
- England Southeast and Central South: Enjoyed drier and sunnier weather compared to the rest of the country.
Temperature and Rainfall Patterns
Mild temperatures continued throughout much of the UK, with autumn 2025 being notably warmer than average. Frost was less common, and winter's arrival appeared delayed. Rain was mainly focused in the west and north, potentially affecting river levels and increasing localized flood risks.
Meanwhile, the south and east benefited from drier conditions, supporting ongoing agricultural activities and outdoor events.
Scientific Commentary
“October 2025 has been the dullest October in almost 60 years for the UK. A week of persistent ‘anticyclonic gloom’, combined with unsettled autumnal weather and a named storm, made it only the second month this year, after February, to see below-average sunshine for the UK.” – Dr Emily Carlisle, Met Office scientist
The data suggests October 2025 was marked by contrasts between wetter, cloudier regions and sunnier, drier zones, underlining the dynamic character of this autumn.
Author’s Summary
October 2025 in the UK showed distinct regional differences, with mild temperatures and uneven rainfall shaping a notably dull yet variable autumn season.