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Temperatures in October
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Temperature in Scotland in October

Scotland, experiences moderate average maximum daytime temperatures in October, ranging from 12°C in Sallachy to 14°C in Bowmore. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Bowmore and 6°C 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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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • 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 and rarely drops below 10°C 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 and it cools down to about 6°C at night.

  • How much sun does Scotland get in October?
    • Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 101 hours of sunlight anticipated in Edinburgh. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in October?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 12°C in Aberdeen this month, so not the best month to swim.

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