Climate ▸Forecast ▸October ▸November ▸
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember

Motherwell Weather in October

In Motherwell, October brings moderate daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to 6°C (43°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.

Rainfall in Motherwell in October

Records from the past 30 years suggest around 20 days of rain, with 110 mm (4.3 in) average for the month. This month brings frequent, heavy showers. Both the number of wet days and the rainfall totals are on the high side.

Temperature in Motherwell in October

October in Motherwell sees highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) overnight. Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. With lows around 6°C (43°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.

Sunshine in Motherwell in October

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 88 hours of sunshine.

October in Motherwell has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Motherwell's climate page.

Motherwell Temperature in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C (43°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C (55°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 66%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 110 mm (4.3 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 20 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
SunshineSunshine 88 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 22% *  
* Data from: Glasgow, Scotland (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Best Places in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of the United Kingdom in October →

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Motherwell in October

The weather can swing between comfortable and chilly in October, so flexibility is key. Pack a variety of tops, at least one warm layer, and both shorts and long pants. This gives you options no matter what the day brings. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You can probably leave your sunglasses at home, because sunny days are pretty rare this month.

What To Do in Motherwell 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
9/10

Select a Month

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit the United Kingdom, check out our Motherwell's climate page.

More climate data for Motherwell