Tayside Weather in October

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

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Pitlochry Perth Crieff Aberfeldy

Planning a trip to Tayside, the United Kingdom this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tayside in October

Tayside, the United Kingdom is a region in the United Kingdom. October in Tayside generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Kinloch Rannoch at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Cellardyke at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Cellardyke and 4°C (39°F) in Kinloch Rannoch.

For a closer look at conditions across Tayside, the United Kingdom, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Cellardyke with an average of 90 mm (3.5 in) to high rainfall in Lochearnhead with 156 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in October. Pitlochry sees roughly 94 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

Explore Tayside by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tayside — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pitlochry)

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March8°C (46°F) April10°C (50°F) May14°C (57°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August17°C (63°F) September15°C (59°F) October11°C (52°F) November8°C (46°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit Tayside →

Best Places to Visit in Tayside in October

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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 Tayside

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Tayside, the United Kingdom?

Temperature range in Tayside (October)

Precipitation variation in Tayside (October)

Pitlochry

In October Pitlochry generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Pitlochry →

Perth

In October Perth generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Perth →

Crieff

In October Crieff generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Crieff →

Aberfeldy

In October Aberfeldy generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
21 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Aberfeldy →

Dunkeld

In October Dunkeld generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
94 hours
67 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Dunkeld →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tayside, in the United Kingdom.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tayside in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pitlochry 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Perth 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Crieff 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Aberfeldy 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Dunkeld 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 113 mm (4.4 in)
Lochearnhead 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Tayside weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tayside, the United Kingdom in October?

Expect poor weather across Tayside, the United Kingdom in October. The popular destination of Pitlochry averages 11°C (52°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tayside, the United Kingdom in October?

In Pitlochry, the average daytime high in October is 11°C (52°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Tayside, the United Kingdom. Average rainfall in Pitlochry sits around 119 mm (4.7 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Tayside, the United Kingdom?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Pitlochry, October may not be the ideal time to visit Tayside, the United Kingdom.

Generally speaking, July provides 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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