AI-generatedNorwich at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Aug · 21°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,830 h
- Rain a year
- 680 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 19 m
Climate in Norwich
Norwich has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year, Norwich is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:1818:02
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 06:57–08:06 · evening 17:15–18:24
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:44–06:57 · evening 18:24–18:37
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.
What is the weather like in Norwich in October?
In October, Norwich is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Norwich.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 44 min07:18 – 18:02
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %13 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %39 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Norwich
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 3.8 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Norwich, 36 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Norwich
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 75 min
- Fair skin
- about 95 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 it, 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.
Rain in Norwich: 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, Norwich has about 13 rainy days with 68 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Norwich
How breezy and how cloudy Norwich 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 Norwich typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Norwich: mostly cloudy, with about 3.8 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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Norwich
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in August (14°). 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 7° | 2° | 2.2 h | 12 | 50 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 3° | 3.2 h | 11 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 29 | 10° | 4° | 4.6 h | 11 | 44 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 12° | 5° | 6.6 h | 10 | 42 |
| MayMay | 68 | 16° | 8° | 7.7 h | 11 | 54 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 19° | 12° | 7.4 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 76 | 21° | 14° | 7.5 h | 13 | 70 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 21° | 14° | 7.1 h | 12 | 69 |
| SeptemberSep | 75 | 18° | 12° | 5.6 h | 10 | 55 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 15° | 9° | 3.8 h | 13 | 68 |
| NovemberNov | 23 | 10° | 6° | 2.5 h | 13 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 8° | 4° | 1.8 h | 12 | 54 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
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Best time to visit Norwich
The best time to visit Norwich is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in July and from October to November; the wettest month is July with 70 mm.
Norwich through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Norwich in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Norwich in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–21 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Norwich in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Norwich in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Norwich for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Norwich
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Norwich: score 79 against 47. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 79better |
| Day high | 15° | 19° |
| Night low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3.8 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 68 mm | 65 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul, Oct – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Norwich month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January7° · 2 h
In January, Norwich is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 50 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in January16February8° · 3 h
In February, Norwich is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 47 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in February29March10° · 5 h
In March, Norwich is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in March50April12° · 7 h
In April, Norwich is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in April68May16° · 8 h
In May, Norwich is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in May79June19° · 7 h
In June, Norwich is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in June76July21° · 8 h
In July, Norwich is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in July77August21° · 7 h
In August, Norwich is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in August75September18° · 6 h
In September, Norwich is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in September47October15° · 4 h
In October, Norwich is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in October23November10° · 3 h
In November, Norwich is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norwich.
Norwich in November14December8° · 2 h
In December, Norwich is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. It is often windy, with gusts of around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Norwich.
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Norwich vs. King's Lynn
In October the holiday weather in Norwich and King's Lynn is about equally good (score 47 vs. 51). During the day it is about as warm in King's Lynn as in Norwich.
| in October | Norwich | King's Lynn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 51 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sea | – | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Norwich ranks 8 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Cambridge15°51
- 2London15°51
- 3Canterbury15°50
- 4Peterborough15°49
- 5Watford15°49
- 6Slough15°49
- 7Reading15°48
- 8NorwichThis page15°47
Planning a trip to Norwich
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Norwich 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.
Norwich has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 44
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 70
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 77
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 180 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.
Frequently asked questions about Norwich
When is the best time to visit Norwich?
The best time to visit Norwich is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Norwich?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Norwich?
Rain is most frequent in July and from October to November; the wettest month is July with 70 mm. The driest month is April with 42 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Norwich get?
Norwich gets around 1,830 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Norwich in?
Norwich uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Norwich?
Norwich has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 77) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 44, May half-term 70, Summer holidays 77, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 14.
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