when does it start getting cold

It generally starts getting cold around mid-September to early October in many temperate regions, with the first freeze often occurring in this period. In the UK, temperatures begin dropping significantly in October, but the coldest weather tends to hit in December, January, and February. Autumn officially starts in late September astronomically or on September 1 meteorologically, with cooling temperatures following soon after. The cold season can vary by region but often begins in autumn and extends through winter months.