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Kintail Weather in October

October in Kintail averages 12°C (54°F) during the day and 6°C (43°F) at night. October is part of the rainy season, with around 216 mm (8.5 in) of rainfall and frequent showers.

Rainfall in Kintail in October

Kintail is in the rainy season in October, with rain on around 25 days and an average of 216 mm (8.5 in). With rain on many days and solid totals, showers are frequent and often moderately heavy. Waterproof gear is a sensible idea.

Temperature in Kintail in October

October in Kintail brings typical temperatures with highs around 12°C (54°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F). Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights fall to 6°C (43°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

Sunshine in Kintail in October

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.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. May, June, July and August typically offer the best weather for Kintail.

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Kintail Temperature in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 83%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 216 mm (8.5 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
SunshineSunshine 70 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).

Best Places in Scotland in October

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Kintail in October

The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. With limited sunshine expected, sunglasses aren't a priority for packing.

What To Do in Kintail in October

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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