Fife Weather in October

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

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St Andrews Dunfermline Anstruther Cupar

Planning a journey to Fife, the United Kingdom this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Fife in October

Fife, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Fife generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in St Andrews.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Fife, the United Kingdom, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Burntisland with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Oakley with 97 mm (3.8 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in St Andrews.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. St Andrews receives roughly 94 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Fife by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April12°C (54°F) May14°C (57°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September17°C (63°F) October14°C (57°F) November11°C (52°F) December9°C (48°F)
Best Time to Visit Fife →

Best Places to Visit in Fife in October

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

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 Fife

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

Temperature range in Fife (October)

Precipitation variation in Fife (October)

St Andrews

In October St Andrews generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in St Andrews →

Dunfermline

In October Dunfermline 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 tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
101 hours
70 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Dunfermline →

Anstruther

In October Anstruther generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Anstruther →

Cupar

In October Cupar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Cupar →

Crail

In October Crail generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Crail →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
St Andrews 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Dunfermline 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Anstruther 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Cupar 14°C (57°F) 8°C (46°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Crail 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Kirkcaldy 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Fife weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fife, the United Kingdom in October?

October in Fife, the United Kingdom brings tolerable weather. In St Andrews, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Fife, the United Kingdom in October?

Daytime temperatures in St Andrews peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in October, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

Does Fife, the United Kingdom get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Fife, the United Kingdom during October, with St Andrews averaging close to 91 mm (3.6 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Fife, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in St Andrews, October might be a good time to visit Fife, the United Kingdom. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in St Andrews. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Fife.

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