Dunfermline weather in October (Fife, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Dunfermline in October? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During October, Dunfermline usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 14°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Dunfermline in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 94 mm for the month. It's the month with the heaviest rainfall, so an umbrella is a must to navigate the wet weather. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 18 days days of 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.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunfermline, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 94 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 101 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (14 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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

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