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Weather in October in Somerset

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

What is the weather like in Somerset in October?

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Bath. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somerset in October, check out the map below.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hatch Beauchamp with an average of 77 mm to high rainfall in Lynmouth with 132 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bath receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 102 hours of sunlight anticipated in Bath. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Somerset climate page.

Where to go in Somerset in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Somerset 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).

Select a Month of Interest

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 Somerset's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Bath

In October Bath generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bath
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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19°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
64 mm 
13 days 
15°C 
8°C 
102 hours 
81 mm 
16 days 
12°C 
5°C 
71 hours 
80 mm 
16 days 
Climate in Bath

Bristol

In October Bristol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bristol
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
19°C 
11°C 
151 hours 
64 mm 
14 days 
15°C 
8°C 
102 hours 
82 mm 
16 days 
12°C 
5°C 
71 hours 
80 mm 
17 days 
Climate in Bristol

Weston-super-Mare

In October Weston-super-Mare 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.

Weston-super-Mare
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
19°C 
12°C 
149 hours 
70 mm 
14 days 
16°C 
9°C 
102 hours 
91 mm 
17 days 
12°C 
6°C 
66 hours 
89 mm 
18 days 
Climate in Weston-super-Mare

Porlock

In October Porlock 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.

Porlock
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
18°C 
13°C 
149 hours 
96 mm 
17 days 
15°C 
11°C 
102 hours 
123 mm 
20 days 
12°C 
8°C 
66 hours 
125 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Porlock

Minehead

In October Minehead 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.

Minehead
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
18°C 
13°C 
149 hours 
92 mm 
16 days 
15°C 
11°C 
102 hours 
118 mm 
20 days 
12°C 
8°C 
66 hours 
118 mm 
20 days 
poor 
Climate in Minehead

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

Is October the best time to visit Somerset?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Somerset with overall tolerable weather in Bath. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Bath. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Somerset.

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.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.