Southampton weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: May – September
What is the weather like in Southampton in October?
In October, Southampton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 108 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Southampton.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 75 | 46 | 22 |
| Day | 18° | 15° | 11° |
| Night | 12° | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 18° | 16° | 13° |
| Sun | 6 h | 4 h | 3 h |
| Rain days | 10 | 14 | 15 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 49 min07:27 – 18:16
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %15 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %28 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Southampton in October: quick answers
Is Southampton hot in October?
No. In October, Southampton is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C and nights drop to about 10 °C.
Can you swim in Southampton in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 15.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
Does it rain much in Southampton in October?
It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 108 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences