A fine October start: sunny skies and 21°C in Chiswick today
1 October 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
After yesterday's rain, Thursday brings a welcome change for Chiswick residents. The Met Office is forecasting a sunny day today, 1 October, with a high of 21°C and an overnight low of 13°C — a pleasant way to begin the autumn month.
The chance of rain is just 2%, so umbrellas can safely stay at home. The UV index sits at 4, which is classed as moderate, so those spending extended time outside — particularly children — may want to apply a little sun cream.
With conditions this good, it is worth making the most of the day. Chiswick's riverside stretches along the Thames Path are at their most enjoyable in calm, sunny weather, and the open green spaces at Duke's Meadows and Turnham Green offer a proper lunch-break escape. The weekly market at Chiswick itself is another option for those who can get out late morning.
Temperatures of 21°C in early October are notably mild — well above the seasonal average for this time of year — so this feels like a bonus day worth seizing before the season turns in earnest. Full forecast from the Met Office.