Devon weather in October

Thinking about venturing to Devon this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Devon in October?

Devon is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Devon generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Torquay.

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yarcombe with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Countisbury with 132 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 104 hours of sunlight anticipated in Torquay. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a closer look at October's conditions in Devon, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Devon's yearly weather, check out our Devon climate page.

Where to go in Devon in October

Find the average weather conditions in October for the most popular destinations in Devon on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Devon

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Devon?

Average weather in Torquay

In October Torquay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Torquay
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19°C 
13°C 
150 hours 
62 mm 
13 days 
16°C 
11°C 
104 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
8°C 
70 hours 
98 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Torquay

Average weather in Paignton

In October Paignton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Paignton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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18°C 
13°C 
150 hours 
61 mm 
13 days 
16°C 
11°C 
104 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
13°C 
8°C 
70 hours 
98 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Paignton

Average weather in Ilfracombe

In October Ilfracombe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Ilfracombe
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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18°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
97 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
12°C 
102 hours 
131 mm 
19 days 
13°C 
9°C 
66 hours 
137 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Ilfracombe

Average weather in Plymouth

In October Plymouth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Plymouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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18°C 
12°C 
162 hours 
68 mm 
15 days 
15°C 
10°C 
117 hours 
104 mm 
18 days 
13°C 
8°C 
76 hours 
107 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Climate in Plymouth

Average weather in Lynton

In October Lynton generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Lynton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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18°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
101 mm 
17 days 
15°C 
11°C 
102 hours 
132 mm 
20 days 
12°C 
8°C 
66 hours 
136 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Climate in Lynton

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Devon, in the United Kingdom.

Is October the best time to visit Devon?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Torquay, October might be a good time to visit Devon. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Devon is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Torquay. The weather in January and February, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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