Mey weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

Is October a good time to explore Mey weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Mey usually has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 13°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Mey in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. Typically, you can expect about 22 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Mey. July, August and September typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, 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 Mey climate page with graphs.

 

Mey, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Sunshine 74 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kirkwall, the United Kingdom (41 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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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