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Duntulm in October sees moderate temperatures, with highs around 13°C (55°F) and overnight lows of 10°C (50°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 182 mm (7.2 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.
If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Duntulm. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Duntulm - and find the best time to visit.
Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Scotland in October →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in October, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Sunglasses aren't essential this month, though you might want them for the occasional bright moment.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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