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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.
Kintail Temperature in October
Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
12°C (54°F)
Chance of Rain
83%
Precipitation
216 mm (8.5 in)
Rainy days
25 days
Sunshine
70 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
*
* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (49 KM, 30 Miles).
Kintail Weather by Month
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Best Places in Scotland in October
Find out more about the weather in Scotland and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Scotland in October →
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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.
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Swimming4/10 -
Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports5/10
Kintail 3-Day Forecast
More climate data for Kintail
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Popular in October
Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
Glasgow
14°C (57°F) Edinburgh
14°C (57°F) Dundee14°C (57°F) Aberdeen13°C (55°F) Strathy East13°C (55°F) Shetland12°C (54°F) Oban13°C (55°F) Bucket list
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