Scotland weather in October
October is a fair month to visit Scotland: highs of 11°C (52°F) and about 143 mm (5.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 6°C (43°F) and cloud cover 76% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with September, it is cooler and wetter; November brings highs of 8°C (46°F) and 134 mm (5.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Scotland?
fair month Weather score 34/100.
October is a fair month in Scotland. The weather is usually best in May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Scotland in October?
Some rain is normal: about 143 mm (5.6 in) falls in an average October. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Scotland in October?
Days average 11°C (52°F) and nights 6°C (43°F).
Scotland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C (40°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 137 mm | 80% | least pleasant |
| February | 5°C (41°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 102 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| March | 7°C (44°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 94 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| April | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 76 mm | 71% | fair |
| May | 13°C (55°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 92 mm | 71% | best |
| June | 16°C (60°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 106 mm | 79% | best |
| July | 17°C (63°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 122 mm | 79% | best |
| August | 17°C (62°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 137 mm | 78% | best |
| September | 15°C (58°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 106 mm | 75% | best |
| October | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 143 mm | 76% | fair |
| November | 8°C (46°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 134 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| December | 5°C (41°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 131 mm | 78% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Scotland in October
Weather can differ a lot within Scotland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 143 mm | fair |
| Edinburgh | 12°C (53°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 93 mm | fair |
| Aberdeen | 12°C (54°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 109 mm | fair |
| Dundee | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 109 mm | fair |
| Paisley | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 143 mm | fair |
| East Kilbride | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 143 mm | fair |
| Livingston | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 106 mm | fair |
| Dunfermline | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 106 mm | fair |
| Meikle Earnock | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 106 mm | fair |
| Hamilton | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 106 mm | fair |
| Cumbernauld | 11°C (52°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 106 mm | fair |
| Kirkcaldy | 12°C (53°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 93 mm | fair |