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Achiltibuie weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What does the weather outlook for Achiltibuie look like in October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Achiltibuie includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Achiltibuie in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 24 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 82 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Achiltibuie. June, July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, October, 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 Achiltibuie climate page with graphs.

 

Achiltibuie, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 80%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 187 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
SunshineSunshine 82 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Stornoway, the United Kingdom (63 KM, 39 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

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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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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