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Exeter in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Exeter in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Exeter in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
October could be a good time to visit Exeter, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +15°C, and there are typically 2 sunny days in October. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
120 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Exeter has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Exeter in October

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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +18°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +4°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +15°C.

Is Exeter warm or cold in October?

Exeter is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +18°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +9°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 Exeter:

Climate in Exeter in October

Exeter weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+18°C+15°C+11°C
Min. temperature
+1°C-4°C-5°C
Max. temperature
+29°C+25°C+17°C
Rainfall
77 mm120 mm122 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
85%87%88%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1012 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
222
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 +18°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 77 mm to 120 mm. Humidity rises from 85% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Exeter based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 600 mm, with a 65% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 78 mm, which is considered heavy rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Exeter, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Exeter wettest month is December, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 136 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 55% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Exeter?

This is the weather in Exeter in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+23°C
2 October
🌫️
+18°C
3 October
☀️
+18°C
4 October
☀️
+18°C
5 October
☀️
+19°C
6 October
☀️
+22°C
7 October
☀️
+25°C
8 October
☁️
+23°C
9 October
☁️
+24°C
10 October
☀️
+21°C
11 October
☀️
+19°C
12 October
☁️
+19°C
13 October
🌧️
+19°C
14 October
☀️
+15°C
15 October
☀️
+13°C
16 October
☀️
+13°C
17 October
☀️
+15°C
18 October
🌧️
+15°C
19 October
🌧️
+17°C
20 October
☁️
+18°C
21 October
☁️
+14°C
22 October
☀️
+17°C
23 October
☁️
+17°C
24 October
🌧️
+15°C
25 October
☁️
+14°C
26 October
☀️
+16°C
27 October
☀️
+15°C
28 October
☀️
+13°C
29 October
🌧️
+15°C
30 October
☀️
+16°C
31 October
🌧️
+15°C
In October 2023 Exeter had 16 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +18°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 59%. 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 Exeter climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+12°C) and the highest in 2022 (+16°C). The driest year was 2011 with only 572 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 5354 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Exeter in October:

Is October a good time to visit Exeter?

It’s always a good time to visit Exeter, 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 Exeter in October?

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

Is Exeter rainy in October?

Exeter 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 Exeter in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Exeter 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

Check out the weather for other cities in United Kingdom.

Monthly weather in Exeter

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Exeter, 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.