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Sanquhar weather in October (Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Sanquhar for October? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Sanquhar includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 13°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Sanquhar in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 129 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 21 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 74 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Sanquhar. May, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sanquhar climate page with graphs.

 

Sanquhar, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 68%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 129 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 85% *  
SunshineSunshine 74 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 24% *  
Data from: Eskdalemuir, the United Kingdom (46 KM, 28 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

Find out more about the weather in the United Kingdom and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
5/10

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