Shepton Mallet weather in October (Somerset, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Shepton Mallet this October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Shepton Mallet includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 16°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Shepton Mallet in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 102 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shepton Mallet, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 102 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bristol, the United Kingdom (28 KM, 17 Miles).

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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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