The climate in Portsmouth during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Portsmouth and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.9°C 67.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.6°C 42°F |
| Average temperature | 12.7°C 54.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 63 mm 2.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 18.4°C 65.1°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Portsmouth with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 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 Portsmouth in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 63mm 2.5ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 3.8°C 38.8°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 111mm 4.4ins |