Dorset in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Dorset in october 2025
The weather in Dorset in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
26% of time
26%
24%
19%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
28% of time
27%
22%
17%
Weather at 6pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
30% of time
27%
19%
19%
Weather at 3am
58°F
30%
27%
23%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Dorset in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Dorset in october.
The climate of Dorset in october is tolerable
the weather in Dorset in october is wet (with 5.4in of rainfall over 8 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in september there is an average of 2.5in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is quite fresh here october, but it is bearable by dressing cosy. Temperatures are up to 59°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Dorset is 58°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Dorset in october with a maximum record of 67°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020.
On average, in Dorset, the days of october last 10:44. The sun rises at 06:33 and sunset is at 17:17.
With a correct weather, october is okay (but not good) to go in this locality.
Dorset: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Dorset forward, the month of november has a better weather forecast than october. more information
October: another location in England?
If you want to go to England in october, there are destinations with better weather than Dorset:
In october, London, Brighton, Canterbury, Isle of Wight, Jersey and Dover have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Dorset in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 58°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 67°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 32km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (27%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 85% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.29km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 51% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:33 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:44 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Dorset in october 2024:
63°F to 68°F
61°F to 68°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 59°F
56°F to 67°F
54°F to 72°F
56°F to 72°F
54°F to 72°F
54°F to 72°F
58°F to 65°F
56°F to 67°F
61°F to 65°F
43°F to 54°F
40°F to 50°F
40°F to 54°F
49°F to 56°F
58°F to 61°F
59°F to 63°F
54°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
45°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 58°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 58°F
49°F to 56°F
52°F to 58°F
47°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in England in october
Cities near Dorset:
| Weymouth in october | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Portland in october | tolerable weather |
| Bournemouth in october | good weather |
| Stonehenge in october | tolerable weather |
| Exmouth in october | tolerable weather |
| Bath in october | tolerable weather |
| Southampton in october | good weather |
| Exeter in october | tolerable weather |
| Isle of Wight in october | good weather |
| Torquay in october | tolerable weather |
| Bristol in october | tolerable weather |
| Paignton in october | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
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Weather data for Dorset in october:
Weather data for Dorset for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Dorset. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Dorset can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Dorset.