South Downs National Park Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in October.

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Arundel Midhurst Alfriston Petersfield

Planning a getaway to South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in South Downs National Park in October

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) in Arundel.

For a closer look at conditions across South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Petersfield with an average of 78 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Alfriston with 111 mm (4.4 in).

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Best Places to Visit in South Downs National Park in October

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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 South Downs National Park

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in South Downs National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in South Downs National Park (October)

Arundel

In October Arundel generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Arundel →

Midhurst

In October Midhurst 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
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Midhurst →

Alfriston

In October Alfriston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°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
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Alfriston →

Petersfield

In October Petersfield 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
20°C (68°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
149 hours
113 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Petersfield →

East Meon

In October East Meon 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
20°C (68°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
149 hours
113 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in East Meon →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South Downs National Park, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South Downs National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arundel 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Midhurst 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Alfriston 16°C (61°F) 11°C (52°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Petersfield 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
East Meon 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Cocking 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)

South Downs National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in October?

Expect tolerable weather across South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in October. The popular destination of Arundel averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 11°C (52°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom in October?

Daytime temperatures in Arundel peak at roughly 16°C (61°F) in October, dropping to about 11°C (52°F) overnight.

Does South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Not particularly. Arundel averages just 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom.

Is October a Good Time to Visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom with overall tolerable weather in Arundel. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit South Downs National Park, the United Kingdom is in July and August with generally perfect weather in Arundel. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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