October 2025 weather stats: A regional breakdown

October 2025 Weather Stats: A Regional Breakdown

October 2025 brought a mix of weather conditions across the UK, showing clear regional differences in temperature, rainfall, and sunshine as autumn progressed.

Regional Weather Variations

South and East: Experienced drier and sunnier weather, allowing for ongoing agricultural activities and outdoor events.
North and West: Faced frequent rain and persistent cloud cover, impacting river levels and increasing the risk of local flooding.
General UK: Mild temperatures remained across much of the UK, with rainfall mainly affecting western and northern areas.

Autumnal Trends and Temperature

Above-average temperatures continued, making autumn 2025 milder than usual with fewer frosty nights and a delayed arrival of winter cold.

Expert Insight

Met Office scientist Dr. Emily Carlisle explained: “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.”

Implications of October Weather

Wet conditions in the north and west may affect river levels and cause local flooding.
Drier conditions in the south and east support continued farming work and outdoor activities.

Overall, the month underscored the dynamic nature of autumn weather, varying considerably by region.

Author's summary: October 2025 showed distinct regional weather contrasts across the UK, with milder temperatures nationwide and notable differences in rainfall and sunshine impacting various activities.

Met Office — 2025-11-08