Helmsdale in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Helmsdale in october 2025
The weather in Helmsdale in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
bad weather 0.2cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Partly Cloudy
33% of time
31%
18%
13%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Cloudy
33% of time
29%
18%
15%
Weather at 6pm
50°F
Cloudy
30% of time
27%
25%
14%
Weather at 3am
50°F
27%
22%
22%
21%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Helmsdale in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Helmsdale in october.
The climate of Helmsdale in october is bad
The weather in october in Helmsdale is wet (with 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in september there is an average of 2in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area the month of october, but it is endurable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 54°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 49°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Helmsdale is 52°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Helmsdale in october with a maximum record of 61°F in 2013 and a minimum record of 40°F in 2010.
On average, in Helmsdale, the days of october last 10:19. The sun rises at 06:50 and sunset is at 17:09.
With a bad climate, this month is not recommended to go in this city.
October: another location in Scotland?
If you want to go to Scotland in october, there are destinations with better weather than Helmsdale:
In october, Edinburgh, Dumfries, Dundee, Glen Trool, Isle of Whithorn and Kirkcudbright have a tolerable climate, but better than Helmsdale.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Helmsdale in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 61°F (2013) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 40°F (2010) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 55°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 53°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 26km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2014) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.31km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 55% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:19 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Helmsdale in october 2024:
47°F to 54°F
45°F to 54°F
45°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 52°F
50°F to 52°F
45°F to 49°F
40°F to 47°F
43°F to 47°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 45°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 52°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 52°F
50°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
52°F to 54°F
47°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
47°F to 50°F
50°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
56°F to 59°F
Map: other cities in Scotland in october
Cities near Helmsdale:
| Brora in october | bad weather |
| Wick in october | bad weather |
| Lossiemouth in october | bad weather |
| Thurso in october | bad weather |
| Elgin in october | bad weather |
| Forres in october | bad weather |
| Invergordon in october | bad weather |
| Nairn in october | bad weather |
| Buckie in october | bad weather |
| Dingwall in october | bad weather |
| Keith in october | bad weather |
| Inverness in october | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
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Weather data for Helmsdale in october:
Weather data for Helmsdale for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Helmsdale. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Helmsdale 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 Helmsdale.