Cairngorms National Park in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cairngorms National Park in october 2025
The weather in Cairngorms National Park in october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 324.3cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Cloudy
38% of time
29%
12%
8%
Weather at 12pm
43°F
Cloudy
44% of time
22%
18%
9%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Cloudy
39% of time
20%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
43°F
25%
24%
19%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cairngorms National Park in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cairngorms National Park in october.
The climate of Cairngorms National Park in october is very bad
In october in Cairngorms National Park, the climate is wet (with 3.3in of precipitation over 5 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in september there is an average of 2.7in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location october. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 40°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Cairngorms National Park is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Cairngorms National Park in october with a maximum record of 59°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 16°F in 2020. You need to prepare to have about 4 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 13% of time.
On average, in Cairngorms National Park, the days of october last 10:23. Sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset is at 17:11.
October: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in october, there are destinations with better weather than Cairngorms National Park:
In october, Edinburgh, Dumfries, Dundee, Glen Trool, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have a tolerable climate, but better than Cairngorms National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cairngorms National Park in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 40°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 59°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 16°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 20km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 324.3cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.01km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 76% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:48 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:11 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:23 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cairngorms National Park in october 2024:
45°F to 52°F
40°F to 56°F
36°F to 56°F
43°F to 50°F
49°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
47°F to 50°F
47°F to 49°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
36°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
29°F to 40°F
38°F to 50°F
38°F to 49°F
49°F to 54°F
52°F to 59°F
41°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
45°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 52°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
47°F to 50°F
49°F to 56°F
45°F to 52°F
47°F to 56°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in october
Cities near Cairngorms National Park:
| Aviemore in october | bad weather |
| Blairgowrie in october | bad weather |
| Loch Ness Lake in october | bad weather |
| Inverness in october | bad weather |
| Nairn in october | bad weather |
| Forres in october | bad weather |
| Forfar in october | bad weather |
| Fort Augustus in october | very bad weather |
| Keith in october | bad weather |
| Elgin in october | bad weather |
| Perth in october | bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in october | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Cairngorms National Park
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Weather data for Cairngorms National Park in october:
Weather data for Cairngorms National Park for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cairngorms National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cairngorms National Park can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cairngorms National Park.