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Weather in October in Isle of Wight

Thinking about venturing to Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight in October?

Isle of Wight is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Isle of Wight 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 Shanklin. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Wight in October, check out the map below.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Isle of Wight, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in East Cowes with an average of 85 mm to high rainfall in Totland with 114 mm.

Average sunshine

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

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

Where to go in Isle of Wight in October

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

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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 Isle of Wight's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Isle of Wight?

Shanklin

In October Shanklin 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.

Shanklin
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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19°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
67 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
11°C 
113 hours 
101 mm 
14 days 
13°C 
8°C 
77 hours 
106 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Shanklin

Sandown

In October Sandown 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.

Sandown
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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19°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
67 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
11°C 
113 hours 
99 mm 
14 days 
13°C 
8°C 
77 hours 
104 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Sandown

Ventnor

In October Ventnor 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.

Ventnor
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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19°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
69 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
12°C 
113 hours 
104 mm 
14 days 
13°C 
9°C 
77 hours 
110 mm 
16 days 
poor 
Climate in Ventnor

Cowes

In October Cowes 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.

Cowes
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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20°C 
13°C 
149 hours 
62 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
10°C 
113 hours 
86 mm 
14 days 
13°C 
7°C 
77 hours 
89 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Cowes

Freshwater

In October Freshwater 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.

Freshwater
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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19°C 
14°C 
149 hours 
76 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
12°C 
113 hours 
114 mm 
15 days 
13°C 
9°C 
77 hours 
118 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Freshwater

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

Is October the best time to visit Isle of Wight?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Shanklin, October may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Wight.

Generally speaking, July and August provide perfect weather in Shanklin. On the other hand, the months of January, February and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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