Holywood weather in October (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

Interested in knowing the climate of Holywood in October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

October in Holywood generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°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

Holywood in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Holywood, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 64%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (37 KM, 23 Miles).

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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

9/10

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