Aberdeen in October

7.1out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Cool: highs only around 15°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
3°CAvg low
7Rainy days (52 mm)
10:41 hDaylight
07:59Sunrise · 18:39 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 15°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-5° -14° J -2° -12° F 5° -5° M 14° 1° A 21° 8° M 26° 14° J 29° 17° J 28° 16° A 24° 11° S 15° 3° O 5° -4° N -2° -11° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -5°C-14°C18 mm 5– – 4.5
February -2°C-12°C19 mm 5– – 4.5
March 5°C-5°C35 mm 6– – 5.1
April 14°C1°C58 mm 8– – 6.7
May 21°C8°C86 mm 11– – 7.4
June 26°C14°C107 mm 11– – 7.4
July 29°C17°C74 mm 9– – 7.8
August 28°C16°C73 mm 8– – 8.0
September 24°C11°C62 mm 7– – 8.1
October 15°C3°C52 mm 7– – 7.1
November 5°C-4°C24 mm 4– – 5.4
December -2°C-11°C21 mm 5– – 4.5

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Aberdeen in October?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 3°C.

When is the best time to visit Aberdeen?

The best months are September, August, July.