AI-generatedWoking at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,670 h
- Rain a year
- 691 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 39 m
Climate in Woking
Woking has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year, Woking is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Woking
The best time to visit Woking is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to October. The wettest month is October with 70 mm of precipitation.
Woking through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Woking in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 12–18 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Woking in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 21–23 °C by day
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Woking in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 11–20 °C by day
- 3.8 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Woking in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8–9 °C by day
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: June – August
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
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:2418:12
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 07:03–08:10 · evening 17:26–18:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:50–07:03 · evening 18:32–18:45
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 Woking 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 13° at the end. The days get 1.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 18° | 13° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.8 h |
What is the weather like in Woking in October?
In October, Woking is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Woking.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 48 min07:24 – 18:12
- 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
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %12 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
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
Compare two months in Woking
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 Woking: score 81 against 54. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 81better |
| Daytime high | 16° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3.7 h | 6.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 70 mm | 59 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Woking month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
18January8° · 2.0 h
In January, Woking is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in January22February9° · 2.8 h
In February, Woking is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in February38March12° · 4.0 h
In March, Woking is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 46 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in March59April15° · 5.9 h
In April, Woking is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in April78May18° · 6.7 h
In May, Woking is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in May81June21° · 6.9 h
In June, Woking is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in June79July23° · 7.0 h
In July, Woking is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in July79August23° · 6.5 h
In August, Woking is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in August76September20° · 5.2 h
In September, Woking is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in September54October16° · 3.7 h
In October, Woking is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in October31November11° · 2.4 h
In November, Woking is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in November19December9° · 1.8 h
In December, Woking is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Woking.
Woking in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Woking
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 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 | 18 | 8° | 2° | 2.0 h | 11 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 9° | 2° | 2.8 h | 10 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 38 | 12° | 3° | 4.0 h | 10 | 46 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 15° | 5° | 5.9 h | 11 | 49 |
| MayMay | 78 | 18° | 8° | 6.7 h | 11 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 81 | 21° | 11° | 6.9 h | 10 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 23° | 13° | 7.0 h | 11 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 79 | 23° | 13° | 6.5 h | 10 | 64 |
| SeptemberSep | 76 | 20° | 10° | 5.2 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 54 | 16° | 8° | 3.7 h | 12 | 70 |
| NovemberNov | 31 | 11° | 4° | 2.4 h | 12 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | 9° | 2° | 1.8 h | 11 | 61 |
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 Woking
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 3.7 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Woking, 34 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 19 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Woking: 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, Woking has about 12 rainy days with 70 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Woking
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 70 min
- Fair skin
- about 85 min
- Light brown skin
- about 120 min
- 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 and clouds in Woking
How breezy and how cloudy Woking 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 Woking 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 71 % of the sky over Woking: mostly cloudy, with about 3.7 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 Woking
How often the day gets hot in Woking (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, Woking has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 16 °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
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Woking 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.
Woking has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 54
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 19
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- 1.9 h of sun a day
- 11 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
- 20 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.
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Woking compared
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Woking vs Guildford
In October the holiday weather in Woking and Guildford is about equally good (score 54 vs 54). During the day it is about as warm in Guildford as in Woking.
| in October | Woking | Guildford |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 54 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 16° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Woking ranks 7 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Weybridge16°60
- 2London16°57
- 3Lewes16°57
- 4Marlow15°56
- 5Slough16°55
- 6Henley-on-Thames15°55
- 7WokingThis page16°54
- 8Guildford16°54
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Frequently asked questions about Woking
When is the best time to visit Woking?
The best time to visit Woking 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 Woking?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Woking?
The wettest month is October with 70 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 46 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Woking get?
Woking gets around 1,670 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Woking in?
Woking is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Woking?
Woking has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 19). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 79, summer holidays 79, October half-term 54, Christmas holidays 19.