AI-generatedFleetwood at a glance
- Best time
- May, Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,450 h
- Rain a year
- 1,212 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Fleetwood
Fleetwood has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year, Fleetwood is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Fleetwood
The best time to visit Fleetwood is in May and in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.2 °C. The wettest month is December with 127 mm of precipitation.
Fleetwood through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Fleetwood in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Fleetwood in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Fleetwood in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Fleetwood in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May, July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3818:18
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:16–08:26 · evening 17:29–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:16 · evening 18:40–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Fleetwood compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 12°. The days get 2.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 7° |
| Sea | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Fleetwood in October?
In October, Fleetwood is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 40 min07:38 – 18:18
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %4 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Fleetwood
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Fleetwood: score 18 against 1. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 1 | 18better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 13° |
| Sea | 13.7° | 16.6° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Rainfall | 126 mm | 105 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Fleetwood month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
2January8° · Sea 7° · 1.6 h
In January, Fleetwood is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in January5February8° · Sea 6° · 2.6 h
In February, Fleetwood is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in February9March10° · Sea 7° · 3.7 h
In March, Fleetwood is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in March15April13° · Sea 9° · 5.4 h
In April, Fleetwood is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in April17May16° · Sea 12° · 6.5 h
In May, Fleetwood is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood – and yet one of the best months here.
Fleetwood in May15June18° · Sea 15° · 6.1 h
In June, Fleetwood is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in June18July20° · Sea 17° · 6.0 h
In July, Fleetwood is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood – and yet one of the best months here.
Fleetwood in July14August20° · Sea 17° · 5.5 h
In August, Fleetwood is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in August10September18° · Sea 16° · 4.2 h
In September, Fleetwood is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in September1October14° · Sea 14° · 2.9 h
In October, Fleetwood is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 126 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in October1November11° · Sea 11° · 1.8 h
In November, Fleetwood is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in November1December8° · Sea 9° · 1.4 h
In December, Fleetwood is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 127 mm. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Fleetwood.
Fleetwood in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Fleetwood
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2 | 8° | 3° | 7.1° | 1.6 h | 16 | 105 |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 8° | 2° | 6.4° | 2.6 h | 15 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 9 | 10° | 4° | 6.9° | 3.7 h | 13 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 15 | 13° | 5° | 8.8° | 5.4 h | 13 | 70 |
| MayMay | 17 | 16° | 8° | 11.7° | 6.5 h | 14 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 18° | 11° | 14.6° | 6.1 h | 15 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 18 | 20° | 13° | 16.6° | 6.0 h | 17 | 105 |
| AugustAug | 14 | 20° | 13° | 17.2° | 5.5 h | 17 | 112 |
| SeptemberSep | 10 | 18° | 11° | 16.0° | 4.2 h | 14 | 102 |
| OctoberOct | 1 | 14° | 8° | 13.7° | 2.9 h | 17 | 126 |
| NovemberNov | 1 | 11° | 5° | 11.1° | 1.8 h | 17 | 119 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 8° | 3° | 8.6° | 1.4 h | 17 | 127 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
53.93° N, 3.01° W · 10 m · Europe/London
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Fleetwood
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.1 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Fleetwood ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.6 and 18.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.1° | 5.9° | 8.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.4° | 5.0° | 7.5° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.9° | 5.5° | 7.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.8° | 7.9° | 9.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.7° | 10.7° | 13.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.6° | 13.3° | 16.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.6° | 15.5° | 18.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.2° | 16.6° | 18.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.0° | 15.3° | 16.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.7° | 13.1° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.1° | 10.1° | 12.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.6° | 7.6° | 9.5° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Fleetwood
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Fleetwood, 27 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Fleetwood: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Fleetwood has about 17 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Fleetwood
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Fleetwood
How breezy and how cloudy Fleetwood is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Fleetwood typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Fleetwood: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Fleetwood
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Fleetwood in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Fleetwood has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 17) and its weakest during October half-term (score 1).
- 13
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 17
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 15
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 1
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 320 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Fleetwood compared
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Fleetwood vs Blackpool
In October the holiday weather in Fleetwood and Blackpool is about equally good (score 1 vs 1). During the day it is about as warm in Blackpool as in Fleetwood. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Fleetwood | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 1 | 1 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 18 |
| Best time | May, Jul | Apr – Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Fleetwood ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Wrexham14°43
- 3Chester15°42
- 4Leeds14°42
- 5Llanfairpwllgwyngyll14°14°42
- 6Stoke-on-Trent14°41
- 7Darlington14°40
- 8Bradford14°39
- 27FleetwoodThis page14°14°1
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Frequently asked questions about Fleetwood
When is the best time to visit Fleetwood?
The best time to visit Fleetwood is in May and in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Fleetwood?
The sea temperature in Fleetwood ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Fleetwood in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Fleetwood?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Fleetwood?
The wettest month is December with 127 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Fleetwood get?
Fleetwood gets around 1,450 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Fleetwood in?
Fleetwood is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Fleetwood?
Fleetwood has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 17) and its weakest during October half-term (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 13, May half-term 17, summer holidays 15, October half-term 1, Christmas holidays 2.