Isle of Skye Weather in October

What's the weather like in Isle of Skye (Scotland) in October 2024?

The climate in Isle of Skye during October can be summarized as cool and very wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Isle of Skye and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Isle of Skye weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.4°C 52.4°F
Nightly temperature 6.3°C 43.3°F
Average temperature 8.8°C 47.8°F
Daily sunshine 2.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 245 mm 9.6 ins
Rainy days 26 days
Sea temperature 12.7°C 54.8°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 22kph 14 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Isle of Skye with around 245mm 9.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye average temperature in October

October rainfall

Isle of Skye average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Isle of Skye 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 Isle of Skye in October 2024.

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Isle of Skye weather stats

Isle of Skye weather statistics
Hottest month: July 15.7°C 60.3°F
Driest month: May 105mm 4.1ins
Sunniest month: May 6.4hrs
Coldest month: February 5.8°C 42.4°F
Wettest month: November 248mm 9.8ins
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