Dorchester Weather in October

What's the weather like in Dorchester (England) in October 2024?

The climate in Dorchester during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dorchester and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Dorchester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 14.5°C 58.1°F
Nightly temperature 7.9°C 46.2°F
Average temperature 11.2°C 52.2°F
Daily sunshine 3.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 85 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 16 days
Sea temperature 15.3°C 59.6°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Dorchester with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Dorchester

Dorchester average temperature in October

October rainfall

Dorchester average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Dorchester 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 Dorchester in October 2024.

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Dorchester weather stats

Dorchester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: April 53mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: July 7.7hrs
Coldest month: February 7.1°C 44.8°F
Wettest month: December 100mm 3.9ins
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