"UK Endures Darkest October in 60 Years with Only 63 Hours of Sunshine"

The United Kingdom experienced its gloomiest October in 60 years, with only 63.3 hours of sunshine, as reported by the Met Office, impacting millions across the region.

• According to the Met Office, the UK recorded an average of just 63.3 hours of sunshine in October 2025, marking it as the third lowest since records began in 1910.
• Wales and Northern Ireland faced particularly harsh conditions, experiencing their second dullest October on record, with only 62.1 hours and 58.7 hours of sunshine, respectively.
• The gloomy weather was attributed to an anticyclone that settled over the region, resulting in persistent grey skies and low cloud cover throughout the month.