Galashiels Weather in October

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

The climate in Galashiels during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Galashiels and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Galashiels weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.2°C 54°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Average temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Daily sunshine 3 hrs
Avg rainfall 77 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 12.1°C 53.7°F
Humidity 88%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Galashiels with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Galashiels

Galashiels average temperature in October

October rainfall

Galashiels average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Galashiels 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 Galashiels in October 2024.

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Galashiels weather stats

Galashiels weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18°C 64.4°F
Driest month: April 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6hrs
Coldest month: January 4.9°C 40.8°F
Wettest month: January 81mm 3.2ins
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