Aberdeen weather in October (Grampian, Scotland)

Curious about the climate in Aberdeen this October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Aberdeen generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Aberdeen in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 96 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 17 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 94 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Aberdeen climate page with graphs.

 

Aberdeen, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 57%  

Precipitation 96 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Humidity 82%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 94 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in Scotland in October

Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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