Somerset Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Somerset, the United Kingdom in October.

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Bath Bristol Weston-super-Mare Minehead

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

What to Expect in Somerset in October

Somerset, the United Kingdom 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 (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Bath.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Somerset, the United Kingdom, 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 (3 in) to high rainfall in Lynmouth with 132 mm (5.2 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Bath receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Bath gets approximately 102 hours of sunlight in October, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Somerset by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Somerset — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bath)

January9°C (48°F) February9°C (48°F) March12°C (54°F) April14°C (57°F) May17°C (63°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August22°C (72°F) September19°C (66°F) October15°C (59°F) November12°C (54°F) December9°C (48°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Somerset in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Somerset.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Somerset

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Somerset, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Somerset (October)

Precipitation variation in Somerset (October)

Bath

In October Bath generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
102 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bath →

Bristol

In October Bristol generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
102 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Bristol →

Weston-super-Mare

In October Weston-super-Mare generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
102 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Weston-super-Mare →

Minehead

In October Minehead generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
149 hours
102 hours
66 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Minehead →

Wells

In October Wells generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
102 hours
71 hours
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Wells →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Somerset in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bath 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Bristol 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Weston-super-Mare 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Minehead 15°C (59°F) 11°C (52°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Wells 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Yeovil 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)

Somerset weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Somerset, the United Kingdom in October?

Expect tolerable weather across Somerset, the United Kingdom in October. The popular destination of Bath averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Somerset, the United Kingdom in October?

Daytime temperatures in Bath peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in October, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Somerset, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Somerset, the United Kingdom during October, with Bath averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Somerset, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Somerset, the United Kingdom 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.

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