Portsmouth in October
6.5out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.
15°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
10Rainy days (111 mm)
10:47 hDaylight
07:04Sunrise · 17:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 15°C
- Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | -5°C | 91 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | 2°C | -5°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 5°C | -1°C | 113 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.6 |
| April | 11°C | 4°C | 108 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 16°C | 10°C | 82 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| June | 21°C | 15°C | 91 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.5 |
| July | 24°C | 18°C | 78 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| August | 24°C | 18°C | 83 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| September | 20°C | 14°C | 87 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| October | 15°C | 9°C | 111 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.5 |
| November | 9°C | 3°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.7 |
| December | 4°C | -2°C | 117 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Portsmouth in October?
Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 9°C.
When is the best time to visit Portsmouth?
The best months are August, July, September, June.