Autumn weather to expect this October and November: Met Office issues weather update for Derby
Prepare for a chilly and wet November as the Met Office provides a detailed weather forecast, highlighting expected temperatures, rainfall, and potential storm activity across Derby and the UK.
We are firmly in autumn territory which means unsettled weather over the course of the coming months.
The Met Office’s latest weather forecast gives an indication of the temperatures and rainfall we can expect to see for October and November, in Derby and beyond.
The UK's national weather service has released a long-range weather report which says we will see less sunshine, increased wind, heavier rainfall and temperatures in the upper single digits - conditions that saw Storm Amy wreak havoc across the country.
Derby is set to see high pressure over the coming days, giving way to a short bout of more settled conditions in the coming weeks.
Overnight fog and chilly temperatures will clear up at dawn with the outlook remaining dry.
The week commencing Monday October 13 is likely to see variable cloud but often dry with bright spells.
There is little need to wear sunglasses due to the cloudier conditions, however do pack an umbrella to prepare for light rain or drizzle.
What will the weather be like in November?
November weather in Derby is typically wet and damp punctuated with short daylight hours, cold fog and near freezing winds.
Average temperatures across Derby and the wider Midlands are usually hovering around the 3°C mark and a maximum of 9°C.
Speaking about November 2025 weather, the Met Office said: “This period is likely to see changeable conditions across the UK with low pressure systems tending to dominate.
“Showers or longer spells of rain are likely at times, perhaps heavy in places.
“Temperatures will probably be close to normal.”
We can usually get an idea of weather patterns by looking at previous years.
November 2024 saw an unexpected milder start to the month, however the appearance of Storm Bert in the third week brought chaotic weather including severe flooding and strong winds.
Additionally European windstorm Storm Conall made its presence felt in the Netherlands and the UK in late November 2024.
Considering these extreme weather patterns from last year, plus latent storm conditions brewing at the moment, it would be great to enjoy an autumn-winter season devoid of storms.