Barnstaple weather in October (Devon, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Barnstaple in October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Barnstaple typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Barnstaple in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 104 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Barnstaple climate page with graphs.

 

Barnstaple, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 104 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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