When to go · South Stack
South Stack in October
Good month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather). Across United Kingdom: Autumn colour, fewer crowds; clocks go back in the last week and evenings darken.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C) / 9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 15
- Crowds
- Medium
- United Kingdom overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United Kingdom overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather). Across United Kingdom: Autumn colour, fewer crowds; clocks go back in the last week and evenings darken.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- AprilGreatInside South Stack's best window: Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather.
- MayGreatInside South Stack's best window: Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather.
- JuneGreatInside South Stack's best window: Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather.
- JulyGreatInside South Stack's best window: Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather.
Weather in October
- South StackHighs around 14 °C (57 °F), lows around 9 °C (48 °F), rain on about 15 daysHighs around 57 °F (14 °C), lows around 48 °F (9 °C), rain on about 15 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United Kingdom overall
- Medium
- Prices · United Kingdom overall
- Medium
United Kingdom overall: Autumn colour, fewer crowds; clocks go back in the last week and evenings darken.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in South Stack, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Night low
Oct: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 15
Apr: 11 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Apr: 0
October: Outside the best window (Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather). Across United Kingdom: Autumn colour, fewer crowds; clocks go back in the last week and evenings darken.
April: Inside South Stack's best window: Apr–Jul for seabirds; May–Sep for walking weather.
South Stack: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast