Dorset weather in October 2025

Q: How warm is it in Dorset in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 15°C in Bournemouth, Dorset in October, falling to 8°C at night.

Q: How sunny is it in Dorset in October?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in October - that's 34% of daylight hours.

Q: How warm is the sea around Dorset in October?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in October is 15°C.

Q: Does it rain in Dorset in October?

There are usually 15 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in October and the average monthly rainfall is 82mm.

Expect 59°F daytime maximum temperatures in the shade with on average 4 hours of sunshine per day in Dorset in October. Check more long-term weather averages for Dorset in October before you book your next holiday to Dorset in 2025/2026.

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59°F max day temperature
4
4 hours of sunshine per day
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15 days with some rainfall
46
46°F min night temperature
11
11 hours of daylight per day
0
No heat & humidity
3.2
3.2 inches of monthly rainfall
2
2 (Low) UV index
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59°F sea temperature

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The October weather guide for Dorset (Bournemouth) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.

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How warm is it in Dorset in October?

Daytime temperatures usually reach 59°F in Bournemouth, Dorset in October, falling to 46°F at night.

How sunny is it in Dorset in October?

There are normally 4 hours of bright sunshine each day in Bournemouth, Dorset in October - that's 34% of daylight hours.

How warm is the sea around Dorset in October?

The average sea temperature around Bournemouth, Dorset in October is 59°F.

Does it rain in Dorset in October?

There are usually 15 days with some rain in Bournemouth, Dorset in October and the average monthly rainfall is 3.2 inches.

Dorset October sunrise & sunset times

Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Dorset in October 2025. Select a month to view Dorset sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Dorset sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Bournemouth.

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