Bathgate weather in October (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What should you pack for a trip to Bathgate in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Bathgate typically brings moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Bathgate in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 101 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, 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 Bathgate climate page with graphs.

 

Bathgate, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 101 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (18 KM, 11 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.

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 11°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

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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