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Dalkeith weather in October (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How is the weather in Dalkeith in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Dalkeith generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Dalkeith in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 17 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 101 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

 

Dalkeith, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 91 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 101 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 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 in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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