AI-generatedStourbridge at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 733 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 86 m
Climate in Stourbridge
Stourbridge 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 7 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Stourbridge is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.5 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 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3218:16
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 07:11–08:19 · evening 17:29–18:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:58–07:11 · evening 18:38–18:51
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 Stourbridge in October?
In October, Stourbridge is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 45 min07:32 – 18:16
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %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 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
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 Stourbridge
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 3.2 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Stourbridge, 30 % 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 Stourbridge
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 Stourbridge: 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, Stourbridge has about 12 rainy days with 75 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Stourbridge
How breezy and how cloudy Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge typically peaks at 22 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 73 % of the sky over Stourbridge: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 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 Stourbridge
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 January (2°), the warmest in July (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 | 14 | 7° | 2° | 1.9 h | 12 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 8° | 2° | 2.8 h | 11 | 51 |
| MarchMar | 27 | 10° | 3° | 3.9 h | 11 | 51 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 13° | 4° | 5.3 h | 12 | 54 |
| MayMay | 63 | 16° | 8° | 6.5 h | 12 | 65 |
| JuneJun | 75 | 19° | 11° | 6.3 h | 11 | 65 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 20° | 13° | 6.4 h | 12 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 74 | 20° | 13° | 5.8 h | 11 | 62 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 18° | 11° | 4.7 h | 10 | 57 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 14° | 8° | 3.2 h | 12 | 75 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | 10° | 5° | 2.2 h | 12 | 67 |
| DecemberDec | 12 | 7° | 3° | 1.7 h | 12 | 65 |
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
52.46° N, 2.14° W · 86 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Stourbridge
The best time to visit Stourbridge is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June and from August to September. Rain is most frequent in May and in July and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 75 mm.
Stourbridge through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stourbridge in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 10–16 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Stourbridge in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 19–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Stourbridge in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 10–18 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Stourbridge in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Stourbridge for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Stourbridge
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 Stourbridge: score 75 against 43. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 43 | 75better |
| Day high | 14° | 19° |
| Night low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 6.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 75 mm | 65 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
Jun, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May, Jul, Oct – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Stourbridge month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January7° · 2 h
In January, Stourbridge 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 54 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in January16February8° · 3 h
In February, Stourbridge is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in February27March10° · 4 h
In March, Stourbridge is cold: daytime highs average 10 °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 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in March44April13° · 5 h
In April, Stourbridge is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 54 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in April63May16° · 7 h
In May, Stourbridge is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in May75June19° · 6 h
In June, Stourbridge is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine 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 Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in June73July20° · 6 h
In July, Stourbridge is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in July74August20° · 6 h
In August, Stourbridge is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in August71September18° · 5 h
In September, Stourbridge is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in September43October14° · 3 h
In October, Stourbridge is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 75 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in October21November10° · 2 h
In November, Stourbridge is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
Stourbridge in November12December7° · 2 h
In December, Stourbridge 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. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stourbridge.
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Stourbridge vs. Wolverhampton
In October the holiday weather in Stourbridge and Wolverhampton is about equally good (score 43 vs. 40). During the day it is about as warm in Wolverhampton as in Stourbridge.
| in October | Stourbridge | Wolverhampton |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 43 | 40 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 13 |
| Best time | May – Sep | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Stourbridge ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Oxford14°47
- 4Lincoln14°47
- 5Stratford-upon-Avon14°46
- 6Northampton14°46
- 7Milton Keynes14°46
- 8Luton14°46
- 15StourbridgeThis page14°43
Planning a trip to Stourbridge
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Stourbridge 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.
Stourbridge has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 65
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 13
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 12 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
- 160 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 Stourbridge
When is the best time to visit Stourbridge?
The best time to visit Stourbridge 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 Stourbridge?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Stourbridge?
Rain is most frequent in May and in July and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 75 mm. The driest month is February with 51 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stourbridge get?
Stourbridge gets around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.5 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Stourbridge in?
Stourbridge uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Stourbridge?
Stourbridge has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 74) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 65, Summer holidays 74, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 13.
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