Strontian weather in October (Highlands, United Kingdom)

How is October weather typically in Strontian? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The month of October in Strontian typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 13°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Strontian in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 227 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 24 days.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 75 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

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

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

 

Strontian, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 227 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Sunshine 75 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Oban, Scotland (31 KM, 19 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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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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