Hillsborough weather in October (Down County, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Hillsborough for October? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Hillsborough includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 14°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 8°C.

Precipitation

Hillsborough in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 20 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 85 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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

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

 

Hillsborough, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 13°C *  

Chance of Rain 65%  

Precipitation 92 mm  

Rainy days 20 days  

Humidity 91% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 85 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 25% *  

* Data from: Belfast, Ireland (22 KM, 14 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. With a water temperature of around 13°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

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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