Strath weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

What's the typical weather in Strath for October? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

October in Strath generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 13°C. At night, they generally drop to 8°C.

Precipitation

Strath in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 25 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 70 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Strath. 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 Strath climate page with graphs.

 

Strath, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 84%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 25 days  

Sunshine 70 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Portree, the United Kingdom (44 KM, 27 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Outdoor sports

5/10

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