Staffin weather in October (Isle of Skye, United Kingdom)

Is October a good time to explore Staffin weather-wise? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Staffin typically brings moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 13°C, cooling off to about 9°C at night.

Precipitation

Staffin in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 26 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 70 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Staffin. June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Staffin, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 88%  

Precipitation 198 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (23 KM, 14 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.

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

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