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

Cloudy

26%

Partly Cloudy

24%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Weather at 12pm
59°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Cloudy

22%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Weather at 6pm
58°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Cloudy

19%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Weather at 3am
58°F

Clear/Sunny

30%

Moderate rain at times

27%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Cloudy

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.

more information about England's weather in october


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:

01-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 59°F
02-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 59°F
03-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 59°F
04-10-2024
Cloudy
45°F to 59°F
05-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 59°F
06-10-2024
Light rain
54°F to 61°F
07-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 61°F
08-10-2024
Light rain shower
56°F to 59°F
09-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 59°F
10-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 50°F
11-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 52°F
12-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 58°F
13-10-2024
Overcast
43°F to 50°F
14-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
45°F to 58°F
15-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 61°F
16-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
61°F to 65°F
17-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 61°F
18-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 59°F
19-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 58°F
20-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 61°F
21-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 56°F
22-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 59°F
23-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 59°F
24-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 61°F
25-10-2024
Light rain shower
49°F to 56°F
26-10-2024
Cloudy
41°F to 52°F
27-10-2024
Cloudy
50°F to 59°F
28-10-2024
Overcast
52°F to 59°F
29-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 58°F
30-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 59°F
31-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 59°F

Map: other cities in England in october

Cities near Dorset:

Weymouth in octobertolerable weather
Isle of Portland in octobertolerable weather
Bournemouth in octobergood weather
Stonehenge in octobertolerable weather
Exmouth in octobertolerable weather
Bath in octobertolerable weather
Southampton in octobergood weather
Exeter in octobertolerable weather
Isle of Wight in octobergood weather
Torquay in octobertolerable weather
Bristol in octobertolerable weather
Paignton in octobertolerable weather
England in october: See full list of cities

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.


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