October weather forecastWick, United Kingdom

October

Weather in October

October, like September, in Wick, United Kingdom, is a cool autumn month, with an average temperature ranging between min 9.5°C (49.1°F) and max 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

On the advent of October, Wick's average high-temperature exhibits a minor adjustment to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F) from September's 13.5°C (56.3°F). A consistent average low of 9.5°C (49.1°F) is noted throughout October, only a small step down from its daytime high.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in October is 80%.

Rainfall

In Wick, during October, the rain falls for 21.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 54mm (2.13") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 224.1 rainfall days, and 528mm (20.79") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

May through October are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In Wick, United Kingdom, in October, the average water temperature is 12.3°C (54.1°F).
Note: With the appropriate swimsuit, one can swim in 12.3°C (54.1°F) even if temperatures dip below 10°C (50°F); otherwise, be ready for cold shock and breath issues. A fleeting swim around 13°C (55.4°F) is distressing.

Daylight

The average length of the day in October is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:45 pm BST. On the last day of October, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:24 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

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

UV index

In Wick, the average daily maximum UV index in October is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in October translates into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. Around midday, solar radiation is most harmful; hence, exposure should be limited. Safeguard your eyes, ears, and face from sun rays with the aid of a wide-brim hat.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Wick, United Kingdom, during October are 11.5°C (52.7°F) and 9.5°C (49.1°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in October in Wick is 80%.

In October, the rain falls for 21.1 days. Throughout October, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Wick, snow does not fall in May through October.

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

In Wick, the average seawater temperature in October is 12.3°C (54.1°F). Swimming in 12.3°C (54.1°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

In October, the average day length in Wick, United Kingdom, is 10h and 14min.

In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:18 am and sunset at 6:45 pm BST. On the last day of the month, in Wick, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:27 am and sunset at 4:24 pm GMT.

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

In October, the average sunshine duration in Wick is 4.1h.

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in Wick is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average high temperature in October: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (14.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (6.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in October: 9.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (4.8°C).

Average pressure in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average pressure in October: 1009.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is May (1014.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1004.4mbar).

Average wind speed in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average wind speed in October: 28.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (33.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (19.4km/h).

Average humidity in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average humidity in October: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and December (77%).

Average rainfall in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall in October: 54mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (55mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (31mm).

Average rainfall days in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average rainfall days in October: 21.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (21.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.5 days).

Average snowfall in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall in October: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and December (15mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average snowfall days in October: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (2.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average sea temperature in October: 12.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (13.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is March (7.2°C).

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

  • Average daylight in October: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 18h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in October: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 3h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average sunshine days in October: 6.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (10.1 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are October and November (6.5 days).

Average UV index in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average UV index in October: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (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
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average cloud cover in October: 59

The month with the most cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are April and May (Cloud cover 55).

Average visibility in October
Wick, United Kingdom

  • Average visibility in October: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, June, August, September, October and November (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, May, July and December (9km).