Met Office deep dive: A gusty Bonfire Night and a typhoon heading towards Vietnam

Met Office Deep Dive: A Gusty Bonfire Night and a Typhoon Heading Towards Vietnam

As November begins, the weather demonstrates its dynamic nature with significant changes in wind, rainfall, and temperature across the UK and internationally. This article explores recent meteorological updates, the science behind forecasts, and upcoming weather expectations.

Reflecting on October's Sunshine Deficit

October stood out for its unusual lack of sunshine across much of the UK. Latest data shows that most regions experienced exceptionally grey skies, with only northern Scotland reporting above-average sunshine. Some areas in northeast England and eastern Scotland approached average sunlight levels.

Conversely, Northern Ireland and parts of west Wales recorded just 30 to 50% of their typical sunshine, making October the second dullest on record for these regions. Across the UK, this month ranks as the third dullest October since records began, surpassed only by October in 1960 and 1968.

"For the UK as a whole, only 1960 and 1968 have been duller, making this the third dullest October since records began."

This starkly contrasts with the seven months prior, which saw sunnier-than-average weather. The Met Office has published a detailed blog examining the causes behind October's gloom.

Looking Ahead: Weather Trends for November

The transition into November brings noticeable shifts, including stronger winds and evolving rain patterns. This change follows the prolonged period of sunny weather, highlighting the variability typical for the season.

"The weather pattern has shifted notably since October."

Stay updated with the latest forecasts to find out who will experience rain and where mild conditions will continue to prevail.

Author's Summary

The UK experienced one of its dullest Octobers historically, highlighting a swift change towards more unsettled and dynamic weather patterns in November.

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Met Office — 2025-11-05