Dumfries and Galloway Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in October.

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Dumfries Stranraer Moffat Kirkcudbright

Planning a getaway to Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom 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 to Expect in Dumfries and Galloway in October

Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom 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 (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Dumfries.

To explore the conditions in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gretna Green with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Borgue with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine hours are generally lower in most areas during October. Dumfries experiences about 74 hours of sunlight. If you're looking for brighter destinations, our weather planner can suggest better options.

Explore Dumfries and Galloway by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Dumfries and Galloway — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dumfries)

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May16°C (61°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November10°C (50°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Dumfries and Galloway in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Dumfries and Galloway.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Dumfries and Galloway

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Dumfries and Galloway (October)

Precipitation variation in Dumfries and Galloway (October)

Dumfries

In October Dumfries generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
74 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Stranraer

In October Stranraer generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Stranraer →

Moffat

In October Moffat generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
74 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Kirkcudbright

In October Kirkcudbright generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Gretna Green

In October Gretna Green generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
74 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Dumfries and Galloway in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dumfries 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Stranraer 14°C (57°F) 10°C (50°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Moffat 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Kirkcudbright 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Gretna Green 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Boreland of Colvend 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)

Dumfries and Galloway weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in October?

Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom typically experiences unpleasant weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dumfries average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 7°C (45°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom in October?

Average temperatures in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom during October range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Dumfries.

Does Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Dumfries sits around 118 mm (4.6 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Dumfries and Galloway, the United Kingdom 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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