Kyle of Lochalsh weather in October (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Kyle of Lochalsh during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Kyle of Lochalsh generally has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Kyle of Lochalsh in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 219 mm for the month. Typically around 25 days of rainfall is expected.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 70 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Kyle of Lochalsh, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 219 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (32 KM, 20 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

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