Ayrshire weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Ayrshire this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Ayrshire in October?
Ayrshire is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Ayrshire generally has moderate temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Ayr.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cumnock with an average of 131 mm to heavy rainfall in Lochranza with 198 mm. The city Ayr usually sees around 88 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Ayrshire for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ayrshire climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Ayrshire?
Ayr
In October Ayr generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Irvine
In October Irvine generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Largs
In October Largs generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Prestwick
In October Prestwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Troon
In October Troon generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Ayrshire?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ayr, October may not be the ideal time to visit Ayrshire.
On average, the best time to visit Ayrshire is in May with generally tolerable weather in Ayr. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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