Castle Douglas weather in October (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Looking to travel to Castle Douglas in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Castle Douglas generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

Castle Douglas in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Typically around 19 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Castle Douglas climate page with graphs.

 

Castle Douglas, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 139 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (62 KM, 38 Miles).

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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 Castle Douglas in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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