Somerset weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Somerset in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Somerset in October?
Somerset is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Somerset generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C and nighttime temperatures around 8°C in Bath.
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 our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Bath. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 102 hours of sunlight expected in Bath. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Somerset, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Somerset's yearly weather, check out our Somerset climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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