AI-generatedStratford at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 26°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 1,005 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- Elevation
- 365 m
Climate in Stratford
Stratford has mild to warm summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 26 °C, while January is the coolest at −2 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Stratford is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Stratford
The best time to visit Stratford is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in May and from August to September. Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 106 mm.
Stratford through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stratford in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–20 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Stratford in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–26 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Stratford in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–22 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Stratford in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- −2–1 °C by day
- 2.8 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May, Aug – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr, Oct – Jan
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
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 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:3618:43
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 07:18–08:15 · evening 18:04–19:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:18 · evening 19:00–19:11
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 Stratford compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 18° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 1° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.4 h |
What is the weather like in Stratford in October?
In October, Stratford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stratford.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 7 min07:36 – 18:43
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−4offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %63 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %18 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Stratford
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 Stratford: score 81 against 47. In July, days are 12 °C warmer than in October. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 4° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4.1 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 87 mm | 94 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 7 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Stratford month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
10January−2° · 2.5 h
In January, Stratford is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 74 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in January19February−1° · 3.8 h
In February, Stratford is bitterly cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−10 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 11 days, totalling 66 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in February22March5° · 5.1 h
In March, Stratford is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 70 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in March44April12° · 6.2 h
In April, Stratford is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in April78May20° · 7.4 h
In May, Stratford is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in May79June24° · 8.0 h
In June, Stratford is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 106 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in June81July26° · 8.4 h
In July, Stratford is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 94 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in July79August25° · 7.0 h
In August, Stratford is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in August76September22° · 5.9 h
In September, Stratford is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in September47October14° · 4.1 h
In October, Stratford is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 87 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in October12November7° · 3.1 h
In November, Stratford is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in November8December1° · 2.0 h
In December, Stratford is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 80 mm; on about 10 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stratford.
Stratford in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Stratford
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 4°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−10°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 10 | −2° | −10° | 2.5 h | 13 | 74 |
| FebruaryFeb | 19 | −1° | −10° | 3.8 h | 11 | 66 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 5° | −5° | 5.1 h | 11 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 12° | 1° | 6.2 h | 13 | 90 |
| MayMay | 78 | 20° | 7° | 7.4 h | 12 | 94 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 24° | 13° | 8.0 h | 12 | 106 |
| JulyJul | 81 | 26° | 15° | 8.4 h | 12 | 94 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 25° | 14° | 7.0 h | 11 | 81 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 22° | 10° | 5.9 h | 10 | 87 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 14° | 4° | 4.1 h | 13 | 87 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 7° | −1° | 3.1 h | 13 | 76 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 1° | −6° | 2.0 h | 14 | 80 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Stratford
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 4.1 of 11.1 hours of daylight in Stratford, 37 % 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 in Stratford: 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, Stratford has about 13 rainy days with 87 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Stratford
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 40 min
- Fair skin
- about 50 min
- Light brown skin
- about 70 min
- Olive skin
- about 85 min
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 and clouds in Stratford
How breezy and how cloudy Stratford 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 Stratford typically peaks at 20 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 64 % of the sky over Stratford: variable cloud, with about 4.1 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.
Heat and humidity in Stratford
How often the day gets hot in Stratford (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Stratford has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 14 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Stratford
When Stratford is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Stratford.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Stratford
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Stratford 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.
Stratford has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9).
- 37
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 21 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 9
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 2.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 30 min
- Distance
- 5,810 km
- Time zone
- UTC−4
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (5 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Stratford vs Woodstock
In October Woodstock has the better holiday weather (score 52 vs 47). During the day Woodstock is 1 °C warmer than Stratford.
| in October | Stratford | Woodstock |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 52 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Stratford ranks 27 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Stratford
When is the best time to visit Stratford?
The best time to visit Stratford 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 Stratford?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at −2 °C.
When does it rain most in Stratford?
Rain is frequent in April and from October to January; the wettest month is June with 106 mm. The driest month is February with 66 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stratford get?
Stratford gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.4 hours a day; in December there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Stratford in?
Stratford is on UTC−5 in January and UTC−4 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Stratford?
A nonstop flight from London to Stratford takes about 7 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,810 km.
Which school holidays are best for Stratford?
Stratford has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 80) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 78, summer holidays 80, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 9.