Weather in October in Lothian
Planning a getaway to Lothian 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 Lothian in October?
Lothian is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Lothian generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 7°C in Edinburgh.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cramond with an average of 88 mm to moderate rainfall in Bathgate with 99 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Edinburgh receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 101 hours of sunlight anticipated in Edinburgh. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For specific regional insights in Lothian for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Lothian climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Lothian?
Edinburgh
In October Edinburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Musselburgh
In October Musselburgh generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Linlithgow
In October Linlithgow 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 tolerable that month.
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North Berwick
In October North Berwick generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Livingston
In October Livingston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Lothian, in the United Kingdom.
Is October the best time to visit Lothian?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Lothian due to the typically unpleasant weather in Edinburgh.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Edinburgh. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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