October 2025 Weather Stats: A Regional Breakdown
October 2025 brought a mix of weather across the UK, with noticeable regional differences in temperature, rainfall, and sunshine hours highlighting the dynamic autumn season.
Regional Weather Patterns
- England Northwest and North Wales: Experienced frequent rain and cloud cover.
- England Southwest and South Wales: Also saw concentrated rainfall.
- England Southeast and Central South: Enjoyed drier and sunnier conditions.
The south and east of the UK had relatively dry and sunny weather, while the north and west faced wetter and cloudier conditions.
Temperature and Seasonal Impact
Mild temperatures persisted throughout most of the UK, with fewer frosty nights and a delayed arrival of the typical winter chill. These factors suggest that autumn 2025 is milder than usual.
The wetter weather in the west and north might affect river levels and could lead to localized flooding, whereas the drier conditions in southern and eastern areas support ongoing agricultural work and outdoor events.
Expert Insight
Met Office scientist Dr. Emily Carlisle said: “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.”
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Author's summary: October 2025 showcased striking regional weather contrasts across the UK, with mild temperatures prevailing and record low sunshine marking one of the dullest autumn months in decades.