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





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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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?
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