Temperature
Cool by day, brisk at night.
56°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in St Andrews
United Kingdom · Europe
Cool days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
56°F
Lows around 49°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
6 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 17 wet days, the highest monthly average.
55%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
6.2 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 46° and nights feel near 42°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
28%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Breezy October days can feel brisker in open spots.
13 mphOctober Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 55°F, easing to about 52°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning51°F
Rain22%
Cloud71%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Midday54°F
Rain21%
Cloud74%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Late afternoon54°F
Rain19%
Cloud73%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening52°F
Rain19%
Cloud68%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 38 | 2.1 | 11 | 3.8 | 82 |
| Feb | 47 | 40 | 2.5 | 12 | 5.9 | 79 |
| Mar | 49 | 40 | 2.2 | 12 | 7.7 | 78 |
| Apr | 51 | 42 | 1.9 | 10 | 10.1 | 77 |
| May | 57 | 47 | 2.3 | 11 | 11.8 | 77 |
| Jun | 62 | 52 | 1.7 | 9 | 11.4 | 78 |
| Jul | 65 | 56 | 2.6 | 13 | 11.5 | 79 |
| Aug | 65 | 56 | 2.1 | 11 | 10.3 | 79 |
| Sep | 62 | 53 | 2.6 | 11 | 8.4 | 79 |
| Oct | 56 | 49 | 4.8 | 17 | 6.2 | 80 |
| Nov | 50 | 43 | 3.5 | 13 | 4.6 | 82 |
| Dec | 47 | 40 | 4.1 | 15 | 3.3 | 82 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology