October · United Kingdom
Best time to visit Bath in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Bath in October
Average temperature 12°C, 104 mm of rain, about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
6.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 104 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 18
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Bath scores 6.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 12°C, 104 mm of rain, and roughly 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Bath is an 18th-century spa town built around Roman baths, with the Royal Crescent, the Circus, and Pulteney Bridge spanning the Avon.
October in Bath — workable with trade-offs
October averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 104 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.7/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.1/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? August scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Bath in October?
- In October, Bath averages 12°C, 104 mm of rain, and about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Bath?
- October earns a 6.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Bath in October?
- Expect about 104 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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