Peterhead Weather in October

What's the weather like in Peterhead (Scotland) in October 2025?

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Peterhead and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Peterhead weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 12.2°C 53.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.5°C 43.6°F
Average temperature 9.3°C 48.7°F
Daily sunshine 3.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 18 days
Sea temperature 11.7°C 53.1°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 21.4kph 13 mph

On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Peterhead with around 75mm 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 3.3 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Peterhead

Peterhead average temperature in October

October rainfall

Peterhead average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Peterhead 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 Peterhead in October 2025.

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Peterhead weather stats

Peterhead weather statistics
Hottest month: August 16.3°C 61.3°F
Driest month: February 50mm 2ins
Sunniest month: May 6.3hrs
Coldest month: February 5.7°C 42.3°F
Wettest month: November 82mm 3.2ins
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