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Prestonpans weather in October (Lothian, United Kingdom)

What can you expect from the weather in Prestonpans during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

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

Prestonpans in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 95 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 101 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Prestonpans, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 11°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 55%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 95 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 82% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 101 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 17% *  
* Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (22 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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

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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. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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