Portree weather in October (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

How does the weather in Portree usually fare in October? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In October, Portree usually has moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Precipitation

Portree in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 26 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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 Portree. June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Portree, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 87%  

Precipitation 213 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 70 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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