Mallaig weather in October (Highland, Scotland)

How is the weather in Mallaig in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Mallaig typically experiences moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Mallaig in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 25 days.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Mallaig. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Mallaig, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 83%  

Precipitation 270 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Scotland in October

Find out more about the weather in Scotland in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Mallaig in October?

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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