Fort Augustus weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Fort Augustus this October? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Fort Augustus typically includes low temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 11°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 5°C.

Precipitation

Fort Augustus in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 137 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 23 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 86 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Fort Augustus. May, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fort Augustus, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 78%  

Precipitation 137 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (45 KM, 28 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.

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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