Month guide · Bath · United Kingdom
Bath in October
What October is really like in Bath: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 10.6 hours of daylight. Autumn colour on the hills and fewer visitors; good for museums and spa days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Bath: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with September (19°C (66°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:33
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:17
- Daylight
- About 10.6 hours
Autumn (September–November). The Jane Austen Festival in September, autumn colour in October and the Christmas Market from late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
- Bath Children's Literature Festival (usually late September to early October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Upper Town
Jane Austen Centre
A Georgian townhouse on Gay Street, close to where Austen lived in 1805, tells the story of the author's Bath years and the city's role in Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, with costumed guides and a Regency tearoom upstairs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
Gallery · City Centre
Victoria Art Gallery
Pop in on a rainy hour between the Abbey and Pulteney Bridge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
Museum · Kingsmead
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
The Georgian townhouse at 19 New King Street where William Herschel, a musician turned astronomer, discovered the planet Uranus in 1781 with a telescope he built himself.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · City Centre
Bath Abbey
Take a tower tour for views over the Roman Baths and the city's rooftops; groups are small.
- Time needed
- 1 hour, plus 45 minutes for the tower
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- History
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 8°C and 12 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Bath?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–June and September are better overall. Compare every month.
Bath in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Bath?
It is a shoulder-season month. Autumn colour on the hills and fewer visitors; good for museums and spa days.
+How warm is Bath in October?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bath in October?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.