AI-generatedPreston at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,480 h
- Rain a year
- 1,212 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 34 m
Climate in Preston
Preston has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,480 hours of sunshine a year, Preston is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3618:17
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:14–08:25 · evening 17:28–18:39
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:01–07:14 · evening 18:39–18:52
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 Preston in October?
In October, Preston is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Preston.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:36 – 18:17
- 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+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %4 %
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 Preston
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 3.0 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Preston, 28 % 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 Preston
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 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 Preston: 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, Preston has about 17 rainy days with 126 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Preston
How breezy and how cloudy Preston 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 Preston typically peaks at 25 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 75 % of the sky over Preston: mostly cloudy, with about 3.0 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 Preston
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 (3°), 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3 | 7° | 3° | 1.7 h | 16 | 105 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 7° | 3° | 2.6 h | 15 | 92 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 9° | 3° | 3.7 h | 13 | 79 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 12° | 5° | 5.4 h | 13 | 70 |
| MayMay | 53 | 15° | 8° | 6.6 h | 14 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 62 | 17° | 11° | 6.2 h | 15 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 18° | 13° | 6.0 h | 17 | 105 |
| AugustAug | 60 | 18° | 13° | 5.6 h | 17 | 112 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 16° | 11° | 4.3 h | 14 | 102 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 13° | 9° | 3.0 h | 17 | 126 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 9° | 5° | 1.9 h | 17 | 119 |
| DecemberDec | 2 | 7° | 3° | 1.4 h | 17 | 127 |
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
53.76° N, 2.70° W · 34 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Preston
The best time to visit Preston is from June to August. The wettest month is December with 127 mm of precipitation.
Preston through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Preston in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–15 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Preston in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 17–18 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Preston in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–16 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Preston in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Preston for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Preston
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 Preston: score 63 against 27. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 27 | 63better |
| Day high | 13° | 18° |
| Night low | 9° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.0 h | 6.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 17 |
| Rainfall | 126 mm | 105 mmbetter |
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
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Preston month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
3January7° · 2 h
In January, Preston is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 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 Preston.
Preston in January7February7° · 3 h
In February, Preston is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Preston.
Preston in February18March9° · 4 h
In March, Preston is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 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 Preston.
Preston in March37April12° · 5 h
In April, Preston is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 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 Preston.
Preston in April53May15° · 7 h
In May, Preston is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Preston.
Preston in May62June17° · 6 h
In June, Preston is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 93 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Preston.
Preston in June63July18° · 6 h
In July, Preston is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 105 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Preston.
Preston in July60August18° · 6 h
In August, Preston is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 112 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Preston.
Preston in August56September16° · 4 h
In September, Preston is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Preston.
Preston in September27October13° · 3 h
In October, Preston is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 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 Preston.
Preston in October8November9° · 2 h
In November, Preston is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 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 Preston.
Preston in November2December7° · 1 h
In December, Preston is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 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 Preston.
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Preston vs. Blackpool
In October the holiday weather in Preston and Blackpool is about equally good (score 27 vs. 25). During the day it is about as warm in Blackpool as in Preston.
| in October | Preston | Blackpool |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 27 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | – | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 18 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Apr – Jun |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Preston ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Lincoln14°47
- 2Nottingham14°45
- 3Derby14°44
- 4Stourbridge14°43
- 5Kingston upon Hull14°13°43
- 6York14°42
- 7Sheffield14°41
- 8Birmingham14°41
- 24PrestonThis page13°27
Planning a trip to Preston
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Preston 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.
Preston has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 15 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 3
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 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
- 300 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 Preston
When is the best time to visit Preston?
The best time to visit Preston is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Preston?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Preston?
The wettest month is December with 127 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 70 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Preston get?
Preston gets around 1,480 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Preston in?
Preston uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Preston?
Preston has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 3). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 55, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 3.
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