October weather forecastDundee, United Kingdom
October
Weather in October
October characterizes the inflection point of autumn in Dundee. A significant drop in temperature sets the tone for a more comfortable, cooler weather. Sea temperature follows suit, taking a dive from September's comparatively warm days. Daylight begins to fall off rapidly, giving way to the encroaching longer nights. Notably, wind speed takes a leap compared to September, adding a brisk quality to the October air. Despite the overall cooling trend, rainfall inches up, maintaining a balance in the atmospheric moisture.Temperature
With October's onset, the weather in Dundee reveals a slight temperature decrease, transitioning from a mild 14.9°C (58.8°F) in September to a cool 11.7°C (53.1°F). October nights anticipate an average temperature of 6.7°C (44.1°F), a modest decline from the daytime.Humidity
In Dundee, the average relative humidity in October is 86%.Rainfall
In Dundee, in October, during 12 rainfall days, 28mm (1.1") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dundee, there are 146.9 rainfall days, and 321mm (12.64") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
May through October are months without snowfall.Sea temperature
In Dundee, in October, the average water temperature is 12.7°C (54.9°F).Note: Swimming in 12.7°C (54.9°F) feels unbearing at 13°C (55.4°F) and can be life-risking below 10°C (50°F), causing breathing issues and cold shock, depending on a person's capacity.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 23min.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:46 pm BST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:19 am and sunset at 4:31 pm GMT.
Note: On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. Daylight Saving Time starts again on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am; consequently, the time zone reverts from GMT to BST.
Sunshine
February and October, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
In Dundee, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.Note: In October, a regular UV index of 3 translates into these guidelines:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. To mitigate harm from sun exposure, pick sunglasses offering UVA and UVB defense.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in October: 11.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (17.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (4.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 6.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (10.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.4°C).
Average pressure in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average pressure in October: 1011.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.7mbar).
Average wind speed in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average wind speed in October: 15.8km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (18.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.2km/h).
Average humidity in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average humidity in October: 86%
The months with the highest relative humidity are January, November and December (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (81%).
Average rainfall in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in October: 28mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (46mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (16mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall days in October: 12 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (8.6 days).
Average snowfall in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall in October: 0mm
The month with the highest snowfall is February (23mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).
Average snowfall days in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average snowfall days in October: 0 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (3.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average sea temperature in October: 12.7°C
The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (14.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (6.5°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 24min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).
- Average sunshine in October: 4h and 12min
The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).
Average sunshine days in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average sunshine days in October: 15.7 days
The month with the most sunshine days is December (17.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11 days).
Average UV index in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average UV index in October: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 4).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).
Average cloud cover in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average cloud cover in October: 57
The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 59).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 51).
Average visibility in October
Dundee, United Kingdom
- Average visibility in October: 9km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).
