The climate in Swanage during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Swanage and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 15°C 58.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.1°C 46.5°F |
Average temperature | 11.5°C 52.7°F |
Daily sunshine | 4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 85 mm 3.4 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 15.7°C 60.2°F |
Humidity | 89% |
Windspeed | 14.8kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th wettest month of the year in Swanage with around 85mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Swanage in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
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Driest month: | July | 42mm 1.7ins |
Sunniest month: | August | 7.3hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 7.5°C 45.5°F |
Wettest month: | December | 94mm 3.7ins |