Taunton weather in October (Somerset, United Kingdom)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Taunton during October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of October in Taunton typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 16°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Taunton in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. You can typically expect 17 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 104 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer 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 Taunton climate page with graphs.

 

Taunton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Sunshine 104 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Exeter, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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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