Southampton Weather in October

October in Southampton brings moderate temperatures around 16°C (61°F) during the day, dropping to 9°C (48°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 87 mm (3.4 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Southampton in October

The climate data from previous years indicates about 14 days of rain, averaging 87 mm (3.4 in) for the month. A fairly balanced picture this month, some wet days but nothing too extreme in terms of intensity.

Temperature in Southampton in October

Temperatures in Southampton in October top out at 16°C (61°F) and drop to 9°C (48°F) overnight. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. Nights drop to 9°C (48°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Southampton in October

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 113 hours of sunlight expected. This means a decent mix of sun and overcast.

Average water temperature in October

The water is 16°C (61°F) this month, cool enough to feel refreshing on a warm day, but cold enough that most people won't stay in for long without a wetsuit.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances for Southampton.