Chard weather in October (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Is October a good time to explore Chard weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In October, Chard typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 9°C.

Precipitation

Chard in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chard, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 56%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 104 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (43 KM, 27 Miles).

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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