Melksham weather in October (Wiltshire, United Kingdom)

What weather conditions can you expect in Melksham this October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Melksham includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 15°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Melksham in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Melksham, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 19 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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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