Stromness Weather in October

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

The climate in Stromness during October can be summarized as cool and damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Stromness and is typically the 5th 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.

Stromness weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Nightly temperature 6.2°C 43.1°F
Average temperature 8.7°C 47.7°F
Daily sunshine 2.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 113 mm 4.5 ins
Rainy days 23 days
Sea temperature 11.8°C 53.2°F
Humidity 89%
Windspeed 24.1kph 15 mph

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Stromness with around 113mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 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 Stromness

Stromness average temperature in October

October rainfall

Stromness average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Stromness 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 Stromness in October 2024.

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Stromness weather stats

Stromness weather statistics
Hottest month: August 15.1°C 59.2°F
Driest month: May 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: April 5.1hrs
Coldest month: January 5.5°C 41.9°F
Wettest month: November 126mm 5ins
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