Portsmouth Weather in October

What's the weather like in Portsmouth (Saint John) in October 2024?

The climate in Portsmouth during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Portsmouth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

Portsmouth weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.1°C 86.1°F
Nightly temperature 23°C 73.3°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 279 mm 11 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Humidity 82%
Windspeed 13.3kph 8 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Portsmouth with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Portsmouth

Portsmouth average temperature in October

October rainfall

Portsmouth average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Portsmouth average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Portsmouth in October 2024.

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Portsmouth weather stats

Portsmouth weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: February 95mm 3.7ins
Sunniest month: April 8.6hrs
Coldest month: February 28.3°C 82.9°F
Wettest month: November 301mm 11.9ins
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