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Weather in October in The Inner Hebrides

Are you planning a trip a to the Inner Hebrides in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in the Inner Hebrides in October?

The Inner Hebrides is a region in Scotland. October in the Inner Hebrides generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C and nighttime temperatures around 9°C in Tobermory. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Inner Hebrides in October, check out the map below.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Inner Hebrides, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bowmore with an average of 130 mm to heavy rainfall in Tobermory with 230 mm.

Average sunshine

Tobermory experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 75 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a more detailed look at the Inner Hebrides's conditions throughout the year, check out our the Inner Hebrides climate page.

Where to go in the Inner Hebrides in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the the Inner Hebrides on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Scotland, check out our Inner Hebrides's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 3 most popular destinations in the Inner Hebrides?

Tobermory

In October Tobermory 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.

Tobermory
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
11°C 
87 hours 
182 mm 
23 days 
poor 
13°C 
9°C 
75 hours 
230 mm 
24 days 
poor 
11°C 
7°C 
46 hours 
226 mm 
23 days 
poor 
Climate in Tobermory

Bowmore

In October Bowmore generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bowmore
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
17°C 
12°C 
104 mm 
21 days 
14°C 
10°C 
130 mm 
22 days 
12°C 
7°C 
130 mm 
22 days 
poor 
Climate in Bowmore

Duntulm

In October Duntulm generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Duntulm
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
15°C 
12°C 
98 hours 
142 mm 
25 days 
13°C 
10°C 
70 hours 
182 mm 
26 days 
poor 
11°C 
8°C 
38 hours 
184 mm 
25 days 
poor 
Climate in Duntulm

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in the Inner Hebrides, in Scotland.

Is October the best time to visit the Inner Hebrides?

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to the Inner Hebrides with often poor weather in Tobermory.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly unpleasant weather in Tobermory.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Inner Hebrides.

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