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Wolverhampton

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Wolverhampton at a glance

Best time
Jun – Sep
Warmest month
Jul · 20°
Sunshine a year
1,530 h
Rain a year
746 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
160 m

Climate in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton 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 6 °C. With around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year, Wolverhampton is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

40

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – September

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 13°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 11°
  5. 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 17:29–18:37
Blue hour
Morning 06:58–07:11 · evening 18:37–18:51

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 Wolverhampton in October?

In October, Wolverhampton 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 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 44 min07:32 – 18:16
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
21 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
74 %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 %55 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
  • 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

Sunshine hours in Wolverhampton

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,530 hours
Sunniest month
May · 6.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.2 hDaylight 10.7 hShare of daylight 30 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Wolverhampton, 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.

Sun protection

UV index in Wolverhampton

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

Rain in Wolverhampton: 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.

Per year
746 mm on 142 days
Wettest month
Oct · 77 mm
Driest month
Feb · 51 mm
OctoberRainy days 13Rainfall 77 mm

In October, Wolverhampton has about 13 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Wolverhampton

How breezy and how cloudy Wolverhampton 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.

Year average
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Feb · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 18 km/h
OctoberWind 21 km/hBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Wolverhampton typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
71 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 67 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 75 %
OctoberCloud cover 74 %Sunshine 3.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Wolverhampton: 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.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Wolverhampton

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 (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 14°Night 8°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan136°2°1.8 h1255
FebruaryFeb167°2°2.8 h1151
MarchMar2510°2°3.9 h1152
AprilApr4212°4°5.2 h1255
MayMay5915°7°6.3 h1367
JuneJun7418°10°6.2 h1267
JulyJul7320°12°6.3 h1267
AugustAug7320°12°5.8 h1262
SeptemberSep6817°10°4.6 h1158
OctoberOct4014°8°3.2 h1377
NovemberNov189°4°2.2 h1368
DecemberDec127°3°1.8 h1266

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

52.59° N, 2.12° W · 160 m · Europe/London

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Wolverhampton

The best time to visit Wolverhampton is from June 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 77 mm.

Wolverhampton through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Wolverhampton in spring

Mar – May

42

Fair

  • 10–15 °C by day
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Wolverhampton in summer

Jun – Aug

73

Good

  • 18–20 °C by day
  • 6 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Wolverhampton in autumn

Sep – Nov

42

Fair

  • 9–17 °C by day
  • 3 h of sun a day
  • 36 rainy days in all

Wolverhampton in winter

Dec – Feb

14

Poor

  • 6–7 °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 Wolverhampton for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: July – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Wolverhampton

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

vs.

June has the better holiday weather in Wolverhampton: score 74 against 40. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs. June, Wolverhampton
MonthOctoberJune
Weather score4074better
Day high14°18°
Night low8°10°
Sunshine3.2 h6.2 hbetter
Rainy days1312better
Rainfall77 mm67 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

Wolverhampton month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

13January6° · 2 h

In January, Wolverhampton is cold: daytime highs average 6 °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 55 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in January
16February7° · 3 h

In February, Wolverhampton is cold: daytime highs average 7 °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 Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in February
25March10° · 4 h

In March, Wolverhampton is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 52 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in March
42April12° · 5 h

In April, Wolverhampton is cool: daytime highs average 12 °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 55 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in April
59May15° · 6 h

In May, Wolverhampton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in May
74June18° · 6 h

In June, Wolverhampton is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °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, June is a good month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in June
73July20° · 6 h

In July, Wolverhampton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °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 Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in July
73August20° · 6 h

In August, Wolverhampton is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in August
68September17° · 5 h

In September, Wolverhampton is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 58 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in September
40October14° · 3 h

In October, Wolverhampton 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 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in October
18November9° · 2 h

In November, Wolverhampton is cold: daytime highs average 9 °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 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in November
12December7° · 2 h

In December, Wolverhampton 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 66 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton in December
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Wolverhampton vs. Stourbridge

In October the holiday weather in Wolverhampton and Stourbridge is about equally good (score 40 vs. 43). During the day it is about as warm in Stourbridge as in Wolverhampton.

Wolverhampton vs. Stourbridge, in October
in OctoberWolverhamptonStourbridge
Holiday score4043
Daytime high14°14°
Sunshine3 h3 h
Rainy days1312
Best timeJun – SepMay – Sep

Through the year

OctoberWolverhampton 14°Stourbridge 14°
WolverhamptonStourbridge
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Ranking

United Kingdom in October: the best places

In October, Wolverhampton ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Peterborough15°49
  2. 2Oxford14°47
  3. 3Lincoln14°47
  4. 4Stratford-upon-Avon14°46
  5. 5Northampton14°46
  6. 6Milton Keynes14°46
  7. 7Luton14°46
  8. 8Leicester14°45
  9. 20WolverhamptonThis page14°40
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Planning a trip to Wolverhampton

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Wolverhampton 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.

Wolverhampton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    37

    Poor

    • 11 °C by day
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    62

    Good

    • 16 °C by day
    • 6.3 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    73

    GoodBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • 6.0 h of sun a day
    • 12 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    40

    Fair

    • 14 °C by day
    • 3.2 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    13

    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
170 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 Wolverhampton

When is the best time to visit Wolverhampton?

The best time to visit Wolverhampton is from June to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Wolverhampton?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.

When does it rain most in Wolverhampton?

Rain is most frequent in May and in July and from October to December; the wettest month is October with 77 mm. The driest month is February with 51 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Wolverhampton get?

Wolverhampton gets around 1,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.3 hours a day; in January there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Wolverhampton in?

Wolverhampton uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Wolverhampton?

Wolverhampton has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 73) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 37, May half-term 62, Summer holidays 73, October half-term 40, Christmas holidays 13.

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