Isle of Islay Weather in October

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

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Port Ellen

Thinking about venturing to Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Isle of Islay in October

Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Isle of Islay generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) in Port Ellen.

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

Precipitation

October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 144 mm (5.7 in) in Port Ellen.

Explore Isle of Islay by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Isle of Islay — and find the best time to visit. (based on Port Ellen)

January10°C (50°F) February9°C (48°F) March10°C (50°F) April11°C (52°F) May13°C (55°F) June15°C (59°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August17°C (63°F) September16°C (61°F) October14°C (57°F) November12°C (54°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Isle of Islay in October

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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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 Isle of Islay

What is the weather like in October for the most popular destinonation in Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom?

Port Ellen

In October Port Ellen 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.

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September
October
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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
109 mm (4.3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Isle of Islay weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom in October?

October in Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom brings unpleasant weather. In Port Ellen, daytime temperatures are typically around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom in October?

In Port Ellen, the average daytime high in October is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Port Ellen sits around 144 mm (5.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Port Ellen, October may not be the ideal time to visit Isle of Islay, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June and July offering mostly tolerable weather in Port Ellen. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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