Weather in October in Dumfries and Galloway
Planning a getaway to Dumfries and Galloway this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Dumfries and Galloway in October?
Dumfries and Galloway is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Dumfries and Galloway generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Dumfries.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gretna Green with an average of 100 mm to high rainfall in Borgue with 157 mm.Average sunshine
The city Dumfries usually sees around 74 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in Dumfries and Galloway for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Dumfries and Galloway climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Dumfries and Galloway?
Dumfries
In October Dumfries generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Stranraer
In October Stranraer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Moffat
In October Moffat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirkcudbright
In October Kirkcudbright generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gretna Green
In October Gretna Green generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Dumfries and Galloway?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Dumfries and Galloway due to the typically unpleasant weather in Dumfries.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Dumfries. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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