Weather in October in Scotland
Planning a getaway to Scotland this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Scotland in October?
October in Scotland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 12°C in Sallachy to 14°C in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Bowmore and 6°C in Sallachy.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Edinburgh with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 270 mm. Edinburgh experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 101 hours of sunlight expected in Edinburgh. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For specific regional insights in Scotland for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Scotland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Scotland?
Edinburgh
In October Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Aberdeen
In October Aberdeen generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Oban
In October Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dundee
In October Dundee generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Shetland
In October Shetland generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Scotland.
Is October the best time to visit Scotland?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Scotland with overall tolerable weather in Edinburgh. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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