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Portesham weather in October (Dorset, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Portesham as October approaches? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

During October, Portesham usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 16°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Portesham in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 97 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 104 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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 Portesham climate page with graphs.

 

Portesham, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 97 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
SunshineSunshine 104 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (68 KM, 42 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.

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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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