Dornoch Weather in October

What's the weather like in Dornoch (Scotland) in October 2024?

The climate in Dornoch during October can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Dornoch and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Dornoch weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.9°C 53.3°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.6°F
Average temperature 8.6°C 47.5°F
Daily sunshine 2.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 12.3°C 54.2°F
Humidity 87%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Dornoch with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Dornoch

Dornoch average temperature in October

October rainfall

Dornoch average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Dornoch average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Dornoch in October 2024.

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Dornoch weather stats

Dornoch weather statistics
Hottest month: July 16.7°C 62.1°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: April 4.9hrs
Coldest month: January 5.3°C 41.5°F
Wettest month: November 100mm 3.9ins
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