Weather in October in Perthshire
Planning a getaway to Perthshire 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 Perthshire in October?
Perthshire is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Perthshire generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Kinloch Rannoch at 11°C to mild in Cellardyke at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Cellardyke and 4°C in Kinloch Rannoch.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 90 mm to high rainfall in Lawers with 144 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 94 hours of sunlight in Pitlochry. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For specific regional insights in Perthshire for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Perthshire climate page.
Where to go in Perthshire in October
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Perthshire?
Pitlochry
In October Pitlochry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Perth
In October Perth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Crieff
In October Crieff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Aberfeldy
In October Aberfeldy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Dunkeld
In October Dunkeld generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Perthshire?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Perthshire with often poor weather in Pitlochry.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Pitlochry. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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