Slateford weather in October (Lothian, United Kingdom)

How is October weather typically in Slateford? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, Slateford typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 13°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 7°C.

Precipitation

Slateford in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. Since this month has the highest rainfall, keep an umbrella with you to handle sudden showers. You can typically expect 18 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 101 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Slateford, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Water Temperature 11°C *  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 101 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 17% *  

Data from: Edinburgh, Scotland (8 KM, 5 Miles).

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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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).

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. With a water temperature of around 11°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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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