Dorchester weather in October (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the climate in Dorchester this October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Dorchester typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 16°C. But by evening, they drop to around 9°C.

Precipitation

Dorchester in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 90 mm for the month. Prepare for the wettest month with an umbrella to protect yourself from frequent rain. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August 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 Dorchester climate page with graphs.

 

Dorchester, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 90 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (59 KM, 37 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

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