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John O Groats weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in John O Groats for October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, October in John O Groats includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

John O Groats in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. This month is known for heavy rainfall, so don't forget your umbrella to stay dry. Past climate data indicates that roughly 22 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 74 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit John O Groats. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

John O Groats, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 73%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 22 days  
SunshineSunshine 74 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (38 KM, 24 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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