Monthly climate guide
St Ives weather in October
October in St Ives is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 15°C (58°F) and night-time lows near 13°C (56°F). The month usually brings about 107 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than September and 2°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- There's little difference between day and night (around 1°C).
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in St Ives.
- Compared with Fort William, St Ives runs roughly 5°C warmer this month.
Avg high
15°C
58°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
107 mm
wet
Humidity
84%
relative
Sky
73%
cloud · often cloudy
St Ives weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 51°F | 9°C / 48°F | 114 mm | 82% | 78% |
| February | 10°C / 49°F | 8°C / 46°F | 94 mm | 82% | 74% |
| March | 10°C / 49°F | 8°C / 46°F | 81 mm | 84% | 69% |
| April | 11°C / 52°F | 9°C / 49°F | 63 mm | 84% | 63% |
| May | 13°C / 55°F | 11°C / 52°F | 59 mm | 86% | 65% |
| June | 15°C / 59°F | 14°C / 57°F | 75 mm | 87% | 68% |
| July | 17°C / 63°F | 16°C / 60°F | 64 mm | 86% | 65% |
| August | 17°C / 63°F | 16°C / 61°F | 87 mm | 85% | 70% |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 15°C / 59°F | 73 mm | 85% | 66% |
| October | 15°C / 58°F | 13°C / 56°F | 107 mm | 84% | 73% |
| November | 13°C / 55°F | 11°C / 52°F | 120 mm | 83% | 75% |
| December | 12°C / 53°F | 10°C / 50°F | 134 mm | 83% | 78% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit St Ives?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit St Ives →Other United Kingdom cities in October
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St Ives in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit St Ives?
October is one of the wetter months in St Ives, with about 107 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is St Ives in October?
Average highs are about 15°C (58°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in St Ives in October?
St Ives typically gets around 107 mm of rain in October — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around St Ives (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.