London vs Birmingham

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, London edges ahead as the better destination in October. London offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Birmingham sees 6 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.

London sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Birmingham is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October.

London reaches an average high of 15°C (59°F) and drops to 8°C (46°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.

Birmingham averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 8°C (46°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.

London receives approximately 60 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Birmingham sees 67 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.