October weather forecastLeith, United Kingdom

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Leith, United Kingdom, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 7°C (44.6°F) and 11.7°C (53.1°F).

Temperature

October's onset introduces a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, from a moderate 14.7°C (58.5°F) in September to a fresh 11.7°C (53.1°F). In October, Leith temperatures settle at a low of 7°C (44.6°F) during the nights, reflecting a minor change from daytime highs.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 87%.

Rainfall

In Leith, in October, during 16.7 rainfall days, 41mm (1.61") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 205.2 rainfall days, and 512mm (20.16") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through October are months without snowfall.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October in Leith is 10h and 25min.
On the first day of October in Leith, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:47 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 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 4.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Leith, United Kingdom.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in October in Leith is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A typical high UV index of 3 in October suggests the following recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays.

Frequently asked questions

During October, Leith experiences an average high-temperature of 11.7°C (53.1°F) and a low-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F).

The average relative humidity in October is 87%.

In Leith, United Kingdom, during October, the rain falls for 16.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 41mm (1.61") of precipitation.

April through October are months without snowfall in Leith.

In Leith, in October, it doesn't snow. In November, it regularly snows.

In October, the average day length is 10h and 25min.

On the first day of October in Leith, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 6:47 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 4:33 pm GMT.

On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Leith, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am.

February and October, with an average of 4.1h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Leith.

In October, the average sunshine duration in Leith, United Kingdom, is 4.1h.

In Leith, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in October
Leith, 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 (5°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 7°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are July and August (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.6°C).

Average pressure in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in October: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1015.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is November (1006.9mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in October: 16.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (20.4km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (13.1km/h).

Average humidity in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in October: 87%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (80%).

Average rainfall in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in October: 41mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (70mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (25mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in October: 16.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.2 days).

Average snowfall in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (24mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (2.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are April and June (Average sunshine: 7h and 12min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and October (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in October: 11.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is April (12.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

Average UV index in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 4).
The month with the lowest UV index is January (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in October: 58

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 60).
The month with the least cloud cover is April (Cloud cover 52).

Average visibility in October
Leith, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in October: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June and July (8km).