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Portsmouth in October
The weather in October
In October, Portsmouth averages daytime highs of 16° and night-time lows of 9° — cool weather by day. Expect around 96 mm of precipitation spread over about 14 wet days, with average cloud cover near 44%.
Days are 4° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 3.9°. The sea averages 16°, too cold for most swimmers.
October scores 49/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Portsmouth. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, August and September instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:27 and sets at 18:14 local time, giving 10 h 47 min of daylight. Days shorten by 112 minutes over the month.
Why 49/100?
How the score for October is builtBeach score this month: 12/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in the region in October
- BFI London Film FestivalFilm festivalLondon
- Cambridge Film FestivalFilm festivalCambridge
- AllantideGrampound
- Sensoria Music & Film FestivalFilm festival · Sep–OctSheffield
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Portsmouth this month
United Kingdom's best in October
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Portsmouth in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Portsmouth?
October scores 49/100 for Portsmouth, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 16°C with 14 wet days.
How warm is Portsmouth in October?
Daytime highs average 16°C and night-time lows 9°C in October.
Does it rain a lot in Portsmouth in October?
Portsmouth receives about 96 mm of precipitation in October, falling on around 14 days.
Can you swim in Portsmouth in October?
The sea averages 16°C in October, cold for most swimmers.