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Weather in October in Dorset

Planning a trip to Dorset this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Dorset in October?

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C and nighttime temperatures around 11°C in Bournemouth. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Dorset in October, check out the map below.

For specific regional insights in Dorset, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Thorncombe with an average of 79 mm to high rainfall in Christchurch with 116 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 113 hours of sunlight anticipated in Bournemouth. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For a more detailed look at Dorset's conditions throughout the year, check out our Dorset climate page.

Where to go in Dorset in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Dorset on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Dorset's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Bournemouth

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

Bournemouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
13°C 
149 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
pleasant 
October October
16°C 
11°C 
113 hours 
105 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
November   >> November
>>  
13°C 
8°C 
77 hours 
108 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Bournemouth

Weymouth

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

Weymouth
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
13°C 
152 hours 
69 mm 
13 days 
pleasant 
October October
16°C 
11°C 
115 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
November   >> November
>>  
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
106 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Weymouth

Poole

In October Poole generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Poole
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
13°C 
152 hours 
63 mm 
13 days 
pleasant 
October October
16°C 
10°C 
115 hours 
93 mm 
15 days 
tolerable 
November   >> November
>>  
13°C 
8°C 
80 hours 
95 mm 
16 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Poole

Lyme Regis

In October Lyme Regis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Lyme Regis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
12°C 
150 hours 
58 mm 
13 days 
pleasant 
October October
16°C 
9°C 
104 hours 
82 mm 
16 days 
tolerable 
November   >> November
>>  
13°C 
7°C 
70 hours 
79 mm 
17 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Lyme Regis

Swanage

In October Swanage generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Swanage
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   September September
<<  
19°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
71 mm 
13 days 
pleasant 
October October
16°C 
12°C 
113 hours 
110 mm 
15 days 
unpleasant 
November   >> November
>>  
13°C 
9°C 
77 hours 
114 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Swanage

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

Is October the best time to visit Dorset?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bournemouth, October may not be the ideal time to visit Dorset.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Bournemouth. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Dorset.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to the United Kingdom? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in the United Kingdom.

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