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Drumnadrochit weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How's the weather trend in Drumnadrochit as October approaches? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Drumnadrochit usually has low temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 12°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 5°C.

Precipitation

Drumnadrochit in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 86 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Drumnadrochit. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, 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 Drumnadrochit climate page with graphs.

 

Drumnadrochit, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 108 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
SunshineSunshine 86 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (21 KM, 13 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.

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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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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