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Weston-super-Mare

Sun, sea & sand

Weston-super-Mare at a glance

Best time
Jul – Aug
Warmest month
Jul · 20°
Warmest sea
Aug · 18.6°
Sunshine a year
1,620 h
Rain a year
826 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC+0 / UTC+1
Elevation
13 m

Climate in Weston-super-Mare

Weston-super-Mare 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 1,620 hours of sunshine a year, Weston-super-Mare is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.7 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

7

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: July – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 10°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 14°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 15°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 12°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 11°

07:3418:21

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 07:13–08:19 · evening 17:36–18:42
Blue hour
Morning 07:00–07:13 · evening 18:42–18:55

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.

What is the weather like in Weston-super-Mare in October?

In October, Weston-super-Mare is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 90 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

More details for October

Daylight
10 h 48 min07:34 – 18:21
UV index
2 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
73 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+1Europe/London

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
  • Seaweight 25 %0 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %29 %

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
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Weston-super-Mare

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October14.7°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 14.2 – 15.3 °C

Swimming season: Never above 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 14.7°8 in 10 years 14.2° – 15.3°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Weston-super-Mare ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 18.6 °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 17.7 and 19.6 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan7.4°6.4°8.3°cold
FebruaryFeb6.9°6.1°7.9°cold
MarchMar7.5°5.8°8.6°cold
AprilApr9.5°8.1°10.7°cold
MayMay12.4°11.6°13.5°cold
JuneJun15.5°14.4°16.4°cold
JulyJul17.8°16.6°19.0°fresh
AugustAug18.6°17.7°19.6°fresh
SeptemberSep17.2°16.5°18.2°fresh
OctoberOct14.7°14.2°15.3°cold
NovemberNov11.6°11.0°12.4°cold
DecemberDec8.9°8.1°9.7°cold
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Weston-super-Mare

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,620 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 6.7 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 1.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 3.5 hDaylight 10.8 hShare of daylight 32 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.8 hours of daylight in Weston-super-Mare, 32 % of the day.

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.

Sun protection

UV index in Weston-super-Mare

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 70 min
Fair skin
about 85 min
Light brown skin
about 120 min
Olive skin
over 2 h

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.

Rain

Rain in Weston-super-Mare: 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.

Per year
826 mm on 141 days
Wettest month
Oct · 90 mm
Driest month
Apr · 57 mm
OctoberRainy days 14Rainfall 90 mm

In October, Weston-super-Mare has about 14 rainy days with 90 mm of rain in total.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Weston-super-Mare

How breezy and how cloudy Weston-super-Mare 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.

Year average
24 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jan · 27 km/h
Calmest month
Jun · 21 km/h
OctoberWind 25 km/hBeaufort 4
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Weston-super-Mare typically peaks at 25 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 gets there all year.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Jul · 63 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 73 %
OctoberCloud cover 73 %Sunshine 3.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Weston-super-Mare: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 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.

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Weston-super-Mare

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 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in August (14°). 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.

OctoberDay 15°Night 10°Sea 15°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan88°3°7.4°2.0 h1269
FebruaryFeb109°3°6.9°2.9 h1160
MarchMar1310°4°7.5°3.9 h1159
AprilApr1913°6°9.5°5.7 h1157
MayMay2116°9°12.4°6.6 h1165
JuneJun2319°12°15.5°6.7 h1161
JulyJul3120°14°17.8°6.7 h1164
AugustAug3020°14°18.6°6.0 h1272
SeptemberSep1918°12°17.2°5.0 h1063
OctoberOct715°10°14.7°3.5 h1490
NovemberNov611°6°11.6°2.4 h1484
DecemberDec79°4°8.9°1.8 h1382

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

51.35° N, 2.98° W · 13 m · Europe/London

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Weston-super-Mare

The best time to visit Weston-super-Mare is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.6 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 90 mm.

Weston-super-Mare through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Weston-super-Mare in spring

Mar – May

18

Poor

  • 10–16 °C by day
  • Sea 10 °C
  • 5 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Weston-super-Mare in summer

Jun – Aug

28

Poor

  • 19–20 °C by day
  • Sea 17 °C
  • 7 h of sun a day
  • 33 rainy days in all

Weston-super-Mare in autumn

Sep – Nov

11

Poor

  • 11–18 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4 h of sun a day
  • 38 rainy days in all

Weston-super-Mare in winter

Dec – Feb

8

Poor

  • 8–9 °C by day
  • Sea 8 °C
  • 2 h of sun a day
  • 37 rainy days in all

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Weston-super-Mare for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Compare two months in Weston-super-Mare

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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July has the better holiday weather in Weston-super-Mare: score 31 against 7. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in July.

October vs. July, Weston-super-Mare
MonthOctoberJuly
Weather score731better
Day high15°20°
Night low10°14°
Sea14.7°17.8°
Sunshine3.5 h6.7 hbetter
Rainy days1411better
Rainfall90 mm64 mmbetter

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

May – Sep

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Oct – Jan

12 or more rainy days

Weston-super-Mare month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

8January8° · Sea 7° · 2 h

In January, Weston-super-Mare is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in January
10February9° · Sea 7° · 3 h

In February, Weston-super-Mare is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in February
13March10° · Sea 8° · 4 h

In March, Weston-super-Mare is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in March
19April13° · Sea 10° · 6 h

In April, Weston-super-Mare is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in April
21May16° · Sea 12° · 7 h

In May, Weston-super-Mare is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in May
23June19° · Sea 16° · 7 h

In June, Weston-super-Mare is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in June
31July20° · Sea 18° · 7 h

In July, Weston-super-Mare is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in July
30August20° · Sea 19° · 6 h

In August, Weston-super-Mare is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in August
19September18° · Sea 17° · 5 h

In September, Weston-super-Mare is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in September
7October15° · Sea 15° · 4 h

In October, Weston-super-Mare is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.7 °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 90 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in October
6November11° · Sea 12° · 2 h

In November, Weston-super-Mare is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in November
7December9° · Sea 9° · 2 h

In December, Weston-super-Mare is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Weston-super-Mare.

Weston-super-Mare in December
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Weston-super-Mare vs. Cardiff

In October the holiday weather in Weston-super-Mare and Cardiff is about equally good (score 7 vs. 9). During the day Cardiff is 1 °C cooler than Weston-super-Mare. The sea is about equally warm.

Weston-super-Mare vs. Cardiff, in October
in OctoberWeston-super-MareCardiff
Holiday score79
Daytime high15°14°
Sea15°15°
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1414
Best timeJul – AugJun – Sep

Through the year

OctoberWeston-super-Mare 15°Cardiff 14°
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United Kingdom in October: the best places

In October, Weston-super-Mare ranks 30 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Winchester15°49
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  4. 4Watford15°49
  5. 5Glastonbury15°48
  6. 6Reading15°48
  7. 7Salisbury15°47
  8. 8Oxford14°47
  9. 30Weston-super-MareThis page15°15°7
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Planning a trip to Weston-super-Mare

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Weston-super-Mare 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.

Weston-super-Mare has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 30) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    17

    Poor

    • 12 °C by day
    • Sea 9 °C
    • 5.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    21

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 6.6 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    30

    PoorBest holidays

    • 20 °C by day
    • Sea 18 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • October half-term

    Oct

    7

    Poor

    • 15 °C by day
    • Sea 15 °C
    • 3.5 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    8

    Poor

    • 8 °C by day
    • Sea 8 °C
    • 1.9 h of sun a day
    • 13 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
180 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.

Frequently asked questions about Weston-super-Mare

When is the best time to visit Weston-super-Mare?

The best time to visit Weston-super-Mare is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Weston-super-Mare?

The sea temperature in Weston-super-Mare ranges from 6.9 °C in February to 18.6 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Weston-super-Mare in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 14.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Weston-super-Mare?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.

When does it rain most in Weston-super-Mare?

Rain is most frequent from October to January; the wettest month is October with 90 mm. The driest month is April with 57 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Weston-super-Mare get?

Weston-super-Mare gets around 1,620 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Weston-super-Mare in?

Weston-super-Mare uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.

Which school holidays are best for Weston-super-Mare?

Weston-super-Mare has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 30) and its weakest during October half-term (score 7). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 21, Summer holidays 30, October half-term 7, Christmas holidays 8.

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