London vs Amsterdam

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 Amsterdam sees 6 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

London sits in the comfortable travel range at 15°C. Amsterdam is cooler at 14°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, London is the stronger choice 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.

Amsterdam averages 14°C (57°F) for the high and 9°C (48°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

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.

Amsterdam sees 70 mm over 13 rain days. That makes London the drier option by 2 rain days and 10 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.