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Scarborough weather in October (Maine, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Scarborough in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Scarborough generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Scarborough in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 187 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures September generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 13°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 140 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
* Data from: Portland, the United States of America (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather 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 Scarborough in October?

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. With a water temperature of around 13°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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