worldweatherScotland weather in October - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
October is one of the best months for a holiday in Scotland.
Daytime
13°
Night
7°
☀️ Day length
10 h 28 min
Chance of rain
63%
Humid days
1%
In October, Scotland averages about 13° during the day and 7° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 63% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.
Scotland weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6℃ | 2℃ | 66% |
| February | 7℃ | 2℃ | 61% |
| March | 9℃ | 3℃ | 53% |
| April | 12℃ | 4℃ | 60% |
| May ★ | 14℃ | 7℃ | 60% |
| June ★ | 17℃ | 10℃ | 61% |
| July ★ | 19℃ | 12℃ | 61% |
| August ★ | 18℃ | 11℃ | 64% |
| September ★ | 17℃ | 10℃ | 51% |
| October ★ | 13℃ | 7℃ | 63% |
| November | 9℃ | 4℃ | 63% |
| December | 8℃ | 3℃ | 71% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Scotland in October? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 14℃ | 7℃ | - | 73% |
| Edinburgh | 13℃ | 6℃ | 12℃ | 71% |
| Dundee | 13℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 51% |
| Aberdeen | 13℃ | 7℃ | 13℃ | 73% |
| Perth | 13℃ | 8℃ | - | 51% |
| St Andrews | 13℃ | 8℃ | 12℃ | 51% |
| Linlithgow | 13℃ | 6℃ | - | 71% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Scotland.