AI-generatedSouthport at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,590 h
- Rain a year
- 1,128 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Southport
Southport has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year, Southport is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Southport
The best time to visit Southport is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.2 °C. The wettest month is December with 124 mm of precipitation.
Southport through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Southport in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–16 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Southport in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Southport in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 11–18 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Southport in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 48 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: May, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 12°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:3718:18
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:15–08:26 · evening 17:30–18:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:02–07:15 · evening 18:40–18:53
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Southport compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 16° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 12°. The days get 2.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 16° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 7° |
| Sea | 15° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 9.6 h |
What is the weather like in Southport in October?
In October, Southport is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 120 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 41 min07:37 – 18:18
- UV index
- 2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 28 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %5 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %3 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Southport
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Southport: score 20 against 2. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. May has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 20better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 8° |
| Sea | 13.7° | 11.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.3 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 120 mm | 73 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Southport month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
2January8° · Sea 7° · 1.8 h
In January, Southport is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 96 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
Southport in January5February8° · Sea 6° · 2.8 h
In February, Southport is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 79 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
Southport in February10March10° · Sea 7° · 4.0 h
In March, Southport is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
Southport in March17April13° · Sea 9° · 5.7 h
In April, Southport is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport – and yet one of the best months here.
Southport in April20May16° · Sea 12° · 7.0 h
In May, Southport is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport – and yet one of the best months here.
Southport in May18June18° · Sea 15° · 6.6 h
In June, Southport is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport – and yet one of the best months here.
Southport in June20July20° · Sea 17° · 6.6 h
In July, Southport is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport – and yet one of the best months here.
Southport in July17August20° · Sea 17° · 6.1 h
In August, Southport is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 101 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport – and yet one of the best months here.
Southport in August11September18° · Sea 16° · 4.7 h
In September, Southport is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 102 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
Southport in September2October14° · Sea 14° · 3.3 h
In October, Southport is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 120 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
Southport in October0November11° · Sea 11° · 2.1 h
In November, Southport is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 119 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
Southport in November1December8° · Sea 9° · 1.5 h
In December, Southport is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 124 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Southport.
Southport in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Southport
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 2 | 8° | 3° | 7.2° | 1.8 h | 17 | 96 |
| FebruaryFeb | 5 | 8° | 2° | 6.4° | 2.8 h | 14 | 79 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 10° | 4° | 6.9° | 4.0 h | 13 | 71 |
| AprilApr | 17 | 13° | 5° | 8.9° | 5.7 h | 13 | 64 |
| MayMay | 20 | 16° | 8° | 11.7° | 7.0 h | 13 | 73 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 18° | 11° | 14.5° | 6.6 h | 14 | 85 |
| JulyJul | 20 | 20° | 13° | 16.5° | 6.6 h | 16 | 94 |
| AugustAug | 17 | 20° | 13° | 17.2° | 6.1 h | 17 | 101 |
| SeptemberSep | 11 | 18° | 11° | 16.0° | 4.7 h | 14 | 102 |
| OctoberOct | 2 | 14° | 8° | 13.7° | 3.3 h | 18 | 120 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 11° | 5° | 11.1° | 2.1 h | 19 | 119 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 8° | 3° | 8.7° | 1.5 h | 18 | 124 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature in Southport
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 13.1 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Southport ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.6 and 18.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7.2° | 5.9° | 8.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.4° | 5.2° | 7.4° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.9° | 5.5° | 7.8° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.9° | 8.0° | 9.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.7° | 10.7° | 13.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.5° | 13.2° | 15.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.5° | 15.4° | 17.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.2° | 16.6° | 18.0° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.0° | 15.2° | 16.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.7° | 13.1° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.1° | 10.1° | 11.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.7° | 7.7° | 9.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Southport
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.3 of 10.7 hours of daylight in Southport, 31 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Southport: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Southport has about 18 rainy days with 120 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Southport
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 2 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 85 min
- Fair skin
- about 105 min
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Southport
How breezy and how cloudy Southport is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Southport typically peaks at 28 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Southport: mostly cloudy, with about 3.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Planning a trip to Southport
Weather for your travel dates
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Southport in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Southport has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 20) and its weakest during October half-term (score 2).
- 15
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 20
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 18
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 3.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- Short trip – train or car is often quicker
- Distance
- 300 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Southport compared
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Southport vs Formby
In October the holiday weather in Southport and Formby is about equally good (score 2 vs 1). During the day it is about as warm in Formby as in Southport. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Southport | Formby |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 1 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 14° |
| Sea | 14° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | May – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Southport ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Southport
When is the best time to visit Southport?
The best time to visit Southport is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Southport?
The sea temperature in Southport ranges from 6.4 °C in February to 17.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Southport in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Southport?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 13 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Southport?
The wettest month is December with 124 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 64 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Southport get?
Southport gets around 1,590 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Southport in?
Southport is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
Which school holidays are best for Southport?
Southport has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 20) and its weakest during October half-term (score 2). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 15, May half-term 20, summer holidays 18, October half-term 2, Christmas holidays 2.