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Bournemouth in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Bournemouth in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Bournemouth, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Bournemouth in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Bournemouth in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 91 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+23°C
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Bournemouth has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Bournemouth in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Bournemouth for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 21% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +19°C to +15°C.

Is Bournemouth warm or cold in October?

Bournemouth is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +17°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +11°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Bournemouth:

Climate in Bournemouth in October

Bournemouth weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+17°C+15°C+11°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+1°C-2°C
Max. temperature
+28°C+23°C+17°C
Rainfall
57 mm91 mm82 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
81%84%85%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1013 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
322
Cloudy days
121111
Rainy days
151817
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +17°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 57 mm to 91 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 84%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in September to 2 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Bournemouth in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Bournemouth is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Bournemouth based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 193 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Bournemouth, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Bournemouth wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 52% chance of precipitation and 50 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Bournemouth?

This is the weather in Bournemouth in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+19°C
2 October
☁️
+19°C
3 October
☀️
+19°C
4 October
☁️
+18°C
5 October
☀️
+18°C
6 October
☁️
+20°C
7 October
☀️
+21°C
8 October
☀️
+23°C
9 October
☁️
+23°C
10 October
☁️
+18°C
11 October
☁️
+18°C
12 October
☁️
+19°C
13 October
🌧️
+19°C
14 October
☀️
+15°C
15 October
☀️
+12°C
16 October
☁️
+13°C
17 October
☀️
+15°C
18 October
🌧️
+16°C
19 October
🌧️
+18°C
20 October
🌧️
+18°C
21 October
🌧️
+15°C
22 October
☁️
+16°C
23 October
🌧️
+16°C
24 October
🌧️
+15°C
25 October
🌧️
+13°C
26 October
🌧️
+15°C
27 October
🌧️
+13°C
28 October
🌧️
+15°C
29 October
🌧️
+14°C
30 October
🌧️
+14°C
31 October
🌧️
+15°C
In October 2023 Bournemouth had 7 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 14 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +12°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 56%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Bournemouth climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Bournemouth in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+11°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 551 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 1381 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bournemouth in October:

Is October a good time to visit Bournemouth?

It’s always a good time to visit Bournemouth, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Bournemouth in October?

October has mild temperatures in Bournemouth. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Bournemouth rainy in October?

Bournemouth is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Bournemouth in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Bournemouth in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in United Kingdom

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Monthly weather in Bournemouth

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bournemouth, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.