Swanage weather in October (Dorset, United Kingdom)

Curious about the October weather in Swanage? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Swanage typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 16°C, while night temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Swanage in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

The city usually sees around 113 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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 Temperature 12°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 113 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 33% *  

* Data from: Southampton, the United Kingdom (51 KM, 31 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 Swanage in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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