The weather in October in Kirkcaldy

It's cool in October in Kirkcaldy 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 4°C and 9°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Kirkcaldy, 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 20°C in 2015, Kirkcaldy 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 -5°C to a highest value of 15°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 80 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Kirkcaldy

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kirkcaldy. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Kirkcaldy New York
Average temperature 14°C 21°C
Max. temperature 15°C 26°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 80 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 11 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Kirkcaldy with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 7°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kirkcaldy is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 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 Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Kirkcaldy

Temperature in October in Kirkcaldy over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Kirkcaldy, 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 Kirkcaldy

Total precipitation in October in Kirkcaldy over the years

Daily UV index in October in Kirkcaldy

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Kirkcaldy, 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 Kirkcaldy by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkcaldy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.