Gairloch weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

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

Temperatures

Typically, October in Gairloch includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 8°C.

Precipitation

Gairloch in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 25 days of rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 70 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

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

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

 

Gairloch, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 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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