A Traveler’s Guide to London this October

Skip the hassle of tourists and overloaded streets and use fall to its fullest advantage by visiting London in October. Not only is the weather more favorable, but you can take advantage of London’s fall festivals and even national holidays.

London Weather
Traveler’s coming in on plane tickets to London in October can expect cooler temperatures and emptier streets.  The average daytime temperature in London is a comfortable 57 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit with a low temperature at night of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Typically the month of October sees about 13 days of rain and the rest of the days are overcast with the occasional sun. Pants and a light jacket are suitable for October weather in London; however some locals still wear short sleeves.

London Film Festival
The London Film Festival brings in tourist from all over the country on cheap airfares to watch or even participate in the festival itself.  Hosted annually at the end of October through the start of November, the film festival is one-of-a-kind entertainment for singles and families traveling in London for the fall. Typically the festival features over 100 short films and over 50 features, all of which are played throughout the festival.

London Restaurant Festival
The London Restaurant Festival is one any traveler on cheap airfare tickets cannot miss. Open the oven to some of London’s finest cooking establishments as restaurants all over the city open their doors for a citywide celebration of food, wine and good times. Meet restaurant owners and chefs as well as try upcoming and new dishes restaurants are showcasing during the festival.

Take cooking classes from chefs that fly in from all over the country on cheap flights to London at acclaimed restaurants and schools. Learn pastry arts or even how to make a good English breakfast. Prices are dropped for meals during this time.

Pearly Kings and Queens
The 2nd Sunday in October marks the start of the Pearly Kings and Queens Harvest Festival. Tourists booking plane tickets to London in the fall cannot miss out on the music, shows and food showcased at the Pearly Kings. This year find festival activities at St. Paul’s church, Bedford Street and Covent Garden.