The weather in October in Islay
It's cool in October in Islay with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 15°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.
Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Islay. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Islay, Scotland. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 18°C in 2017, Islay reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 15°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in October for Islay
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Islay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
Islay | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 14°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 15°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 131 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 17 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in Islay with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 9°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Islay is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in Islay, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in Islay
Temperature in October in Islay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Islay, Scotland. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in Islay
Total precipitation in October in Islay over the years
Daily UV index in October in Islay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Islay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Islay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Islay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.