October 2025 Weather Stats: A Regional Breakdown
October 2025 brought contrasting weather patterns across the United Kingdom. Each region experienced its own mix of temperatures, rainfall, and sunshine, highlighting autumn’s unpredictable nature.
Regional Overview
- England Northwest and North Wales: Frequent rainfall and overcast days dominated, with mild yet unsettled conditions.
- England Southwest and South Wales: Weather alternated between bright spells and brief showers, typical for the season.
- England Southeast and Central South: Drier and sunnier weather prevailed, offering more stable conditions than elsewhere in the UK.
Weather Highlights
Temperatures stayed above the seasonal average throughout much of the country. The west and north saw persistent wet weather, increasing river levels and the risk of localized flooding. Meanwhile, the drier southern and eastern regions benefited from extended opportunities for agriculture and outdoor events.
Expert Insight
“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
Outlook
The continued mild temperatures suggest autumn 2025 is likely to remain warmer than average, with few frosty nights and a delayed start to winter conditions.
Author’s Summary
October 2025 saw a mild but cloudy autumn across the UK, with rainy western areas contrasting sharply against bright southern regions.