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Porthcawl Weather in October

October in Porthcawl brings moderate temperatures around 15°C (59°F) during the day, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 129 mm (5.1 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Porthcawl in October

This month experiences about 19 days of rain according to historical data, averaging 129 mm (5.1 in). This is a wet month with frequent and often heavy showers. Both the number of rain days and the total rainfall are high.

Temperature in Porthcawl in October

Daytime temperatures in Porthcawl reach 15°C (59°F) in October, dropping to 10°C (50°F) at night. The difference between afternoon and evening temperatures is usually noticeable. At 10°C (50°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.

Sunshine in Porthcawl in October

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 102 hours of sunshine. This provides a nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, July typically offers the best circumstances for Porthcawl.

Porthcawl Temperature in October

Min Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Max Temperature
15°C (59°F)
Chance of Rain
64%
Precipitation
129 mm (5.1 in)
Rainy days
19 days
Humidity
85% *
Sunshine
102 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
31% *
* Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 Miles).

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Porthcawl in October

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in October, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Porthcawl in October

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    9/10

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