Minehead weather in October (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Is October a good time to explore Minehead weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Minehead includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 15°C, cooling off to about 11°C at night.

Precipitation

Minehead in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of 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 August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Minehead, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Water Temperature 14°C *  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 31% *  

* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 14°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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