Highland weather in October
Planning a getaway to Highland 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 Highland in October?
Highland is a region in Scotland. October in Highland generally has moderate temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect moderate maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Balmacara.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sallachy with an average of 212 mm to heavy rainfall in Mallaig with 270 mm. Balmacara experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
For a closer look at October's conditions in Highland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Highland's yearly weather, check out our Highland climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Highland?
Balmacara
In October Balmacara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sallachy
In October Sallachy generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Inverinate
In October Inverinate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Glenelg
In October Glenelg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kintail
In October Kintail generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Highland, in Scotland.
Is October the best time to visit Highland?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Highland with often poor weather in Balmacara.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Balmacara.
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