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Porthcawl weather in October (Glamorgan, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Porthcawl in October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

October in Porthcawl generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Porthcawl in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 19 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 102 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Porthcawl, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 10°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 64%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 19 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 102 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 31% *  
Data from: Cardiff, the United Kingdom (26 KM, 16 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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