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Swanage weather in October (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Swanage in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Swanage includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 16°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 12°C.

Precipitation

Swanage in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 113 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Swanage, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 87% *  
SunshineSunshine 113 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 33% *  
Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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?

For visitors traveling to Swanage, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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