Temperature in Scotland in October

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Scotland this October.

Scotland, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in October, ranging from 12°C (54°F) in Sallachy to 14°C (57°F) in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Bowmore and 6°C (43°F) in Sallachy.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Scotland in October?

Explore the map below to discover average October temperatures at the top destinations in Scotland. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Scotland in October

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Scotland temperatures in October: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Scotland in October?

Average daytime highs in Scotland during October reach about 14°C (57°F) in Edinburgh.

How cold does it get at night in Scotland in October?

Nighttime temperatures in Edinburgh typically drop to around 7°C (45°F) in October.

What is the warmest city in October in Scotland?

According to our recent database analysis, Bowmore is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 14°C (57°F) and rarely drops below 10°C (50°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in October in Scotland?

When looking through our records, we find that Sallachy stands out as the coolest city in Scotland for the month of October. Daytime highs average 12°C (54°F) and it cools down to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

How much sun does Scotland get in October?

Across Scotland, sunshine in October ranges from overcast in Shetland (69 hours) to moderately sunny in Edinburgh (101 hours).

What is the water temperature in October?

Across Scotland, sea temperatures in October range from frigid at 11°C (52°F) in Edinburgh to cold at 12°C (54°F) in Aberdeen — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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