Nairn weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Nairn usually fare in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Nairn tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Nairn in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 91 mm for the month. Expect frequent showers this month, so make sure to have an umbrella to keep yourself dry. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 19 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 86 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nairn, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 63%  

Precipitation 91 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Sunshine 86 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Inverness, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go 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.

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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

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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