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The weather in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop quickly into November. October has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 34.8% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
October has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). October is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit. The sea temperature in October is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into November.
Consider visiting Dorset in the months of June, July, August, September, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for October.
No, October is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset.
October has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 34.8% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day. October has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much.
More about October temperature and sunshine.
No, October is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, with the sea water at 16°C (62°F), unless you have a wetsuit.
More about October sea temperatures.
Probably not, October is not a good time for a holiday in Dorset.
October has average maximum temperatures of 16°C (61°F) which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The sunshine percentage is 34.8% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day. October has total rainfall of 1.9cm (0.7inches) making it mostly dry with very rare light showers although there are 17.3 days with some rainfall, so on the days it does rain it is only light and intermittent and shouldn't affect your beach enjoyment too much. It is not a good time for sunbathing in Dorset. Sea temperatures are a cold 16°C (62°F). October is too cold for swimming in Dorset for any length of time, unless you have a wetsuit.
More about the October temperatures and sunshine.
No, Dorset is a little too chilly for sunbathing in October.
The average maximum temperature in Dorset in October is 16°C (61°F). The average maximum temperature is 20°C (67°) in the previous month and 12°C (53°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in October is 12°C (53°F). The average temperature is 15°C (58°F) in the previous month and 8°C (46°F) in the next month.
More info about the October temperatures and sunshine.
The average day light hours per day in Dorset in October are 10.8. The sunshine percentage is 34.8% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
More about October sunshine.
The weather in October is cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop quickly into November. The average maximum temperature in Dorset in October is 16°C (61°F). The average maximum temperature is 20°C (67°F) in the previous month and 12°C (53°F) in the next month.
The average temperature in Dorset in October is 12°C (53°F). The average temperature is 15°C (58°F) in the previous month and 8°C (46°F) in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Dorset in October is 8°C (46°F). The minimum temperature is 10°C (49°F) in the previous month and 4°C (40°F) in the next month.
The days in October are shorter than the previous month and days continue to get shorter into November. October has far fewer hours of sunshine than the previous month and hours of sunshine continue to drop quickly into November. During October the average day light hours are 10.8 per day in Dorset. The sunshine percentage is 34.8% making it very cloudy and overcast with some periods of sunshine. There are 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The ultraviolet index in Dorset in October is typically 2.2 during October. An ultraviolet index reading of 0 to 2 indicates low danger from the sun's UV rays for the average person. Most people will be able to spend several hours in the sun with out a problem, however unprotected skin risks burning in less than 1 hour. Wear sunglasses on bright days. Only those that burn easily will need to apply sunscreen. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Dorset in October is 16.4°C (61.5°F) which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. The sea temperature in October is marginally cooler than the previous month and temperatures continue to drop into November.
October weather is slightly wetter than the previous month. October has a few more days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to rise slightly into November. The average total rainfall in Dorset in October is 1.9cm (0.7inches) and on average there are 17.3 rainy days in October making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Dorset in October is 12°C (54°F) which is very comfortable. The dew point is 14°C (57°F) in the previous month and 9°C (9°F) in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Dorset in October is typically 97.6%. The maximum relative humidity is 97.3% in the previous month and 97.7% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Dorset in October is typically 84%. The average relative humidity is 79.3% in the previous month and 86.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Dorset in October is typically 27KM/H (17MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 26KM/H (16MPH) in the previous month and 27KM/H (17MPH) in the next month.
The average wind speed in Dorset in October is typically 14KM/H (9MPH). The average wind speed is 13KM/H (8MPH) in the previous month and 15KM/H (9MPH) in the next month.
The average wind direction in Dorset in October is from the West-Southwest.
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