The UK has begun November with dry and chilly weather after experiencing a warmer, wetter and sunnier October than average, according to provisional Met Office figures.
The figures indicate that October brought above-average conditions across all three measures: temperature, rainfall and sunshine. The month was therefore wetter than usual, while also recording more warmth and sunshine than the seasonal average.
The change in conditions has brought quieter weather as November begins. The latest description of the weather is dry and chilly, marking a contrast with the wetter conditions recorded during the previous month.
The Met Office figures are provisional, meaning the October assessment has been issued before the final data is confirmed. No further details on regional variations or how long the drier November conditions are expected to last were provided in the supplied material.