The analogues for October always suggested unsettled weather. See below how the low pressure was shown as being to the east of the UK with high pressure to the west. This indicated rain on and off throughout the month and a northwest wind bringing cooler weather too. If this does come off

Phew! We're already looking into the middle stages of November in these longer range forecasts. It won't be long until the dreaded 'C' word creeps into the forecast will it? But for now, let's stick to the rest of October and early November...at least that may keep us sane...for now anyway