October verdict

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom in October

Weather score17Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.

Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom travel weather guide
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October weather

Monthly averages

Temp

12°C

Rain

81mm

Sun

2.7h

Sea

12°C

Weather score

17

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 2.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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October12°C average high

October is close to Aberdeen's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJune to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

October81mm average rain

October is wetter than Aberdeen's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsFebruary to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

October2.7 hours average sun

October is below Aberdeen's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril to July

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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October12°C average sea

October sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.

Warmest seaJuly to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 13°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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October17 weather score

October scores below Aberdeen's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsApril to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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