While snow is not normally seen in Leeds during October, fog often rolls in from the North Sea. The city, which is situated north of London, sees temperatures begin their gradual descent as residents prepare for the upcoming winter season.
The average temperature for the month lingers around the 48 degree mark on the Fahrenheit scale (9 degrees Celsius), and is influenced by a daily high of 55 degrees Fahrenheit (or 13 degrees Celsius) during the day and a low daily average of 43 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) at night.
Precipitation for the month is recorded at around 68 mm. Out of eleven daylight hours, the sun typically shines brightly for three.
October is a good month for visitors to Leeds to see such sites as Armley Mills, an industrial museum in the city. At one time, Armley Mills was the world's largest manufacturing plant of woollen material. Now, the building houses exhibits that feature, for example, textile and locomotive displays. The museum also includes an exhibit that profiles the history of filmmaking, which includes silent movies from the 20s.
Thwaite Mills is another museum worth visiting as the distinguished Royal Armouries, which displays arms and armour in five galleries, all highlighting the museum's central theme through exhibits, demonstrations, and recreations of the use weaponry.
A trip to Branham Park is a unique experience too. The park showcases formal gardens of French styling popular in the 1700s. Ornate gardens feature cascades and ornamental ponds, with the estate used in the filming of a number of motion pictures.
Visitors to Leeds often stay at such hotels as the four-star Park Plaza, which is located close to trains, specialty retailers, and restaurants.
Jurys Inn also offers premium accommodations too as well as the Discovery Inn, whose warm and inviting interior takes the chill out of an October day.
