Shaftesbury weather in October (Dorset, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Shaftesbury in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Shaftesbury includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 8°C.

Precipitation

Shaftesbury in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Typically around 16 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shaftesbury climate page with graphs.

 

Shaftesbury, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Salisbury, the United Kingdom (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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