Weather in October in Strathclyde
Planning a journey to Strathclyde this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Strathclyde in October?
Strathclyde is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Strathclyde generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Tyndrum at 12°C to mild in Port Ellen at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Port Ellen and 5°C in Tyndrum.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Carnwath with an average of 105 mm to heavy rainfall in Cullipool with 265 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 88 hours of sunshine in Glasgow. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Strathclyde in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Strathclyde climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Strathclyde?
Glasgow
In October Glasgow generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Oban
In October Oban generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ayr
In October Ayr generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Paisley
In October Paisley generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Balloch
In October Balloch generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°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 Strathclyde?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Strathclyde due to the typically unpleasant weather in Glasgow.
Generally speaking, June provides pleasant weather in Glasgow. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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