Monthly climate guide
Aviemore weather in October
October in Aviemore is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 8°C (47°F) and night-time lows near 4°C (39°F). The month usually brings about 129 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than September and 3°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 75%.
- Seasonally, October counts as mid-autumn in Aviemore.
- Aviemore is usually about 2°C cooler than Inverness, 40 km away, in October.
Avg high
8°C
47°F
Avg low
4°C
39°F
Rainfall
129 mm
wet
Humidity
95%
relative
Sky
75%
cloud · often cloudy
Aviemore weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 35°F | -2°C / 29°F | 118 mm | 97% | 78% |
| February | 2°C / 36°F | -2°C / 29°F | 97 mm | 96% | 76% |
| March | 4°C / 39°F | -1°C / 30°F | 85 mm | 94% | 78% |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | 1°C / 33°F | 80 mm | 90% | 76% |
| May | 11°C / 51°F | 3°C / 38°F | 98 mm | 87% | 76% |
| June | 13°C / 56°F | 6°C / 43°F | 123 mm | 87% | 84% |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 47°F | 131 mm | 88% | 82% |
| August | 14°C / 57°F | 8°C / 46°F | 143 mm | 90% | 81% |
| September | 12°C / 53°F | 6°C / 43°F | 100 mm | 92% | 76% |
| October | 8°C / 47°F | 4°C / 39°F | 129 mm | 95% | 75% |
| November | 5°C / 40°F | 1°C / 34°F | 115 mm | 97% | 73% |
| December | 3°C / 38°F | 0°C / 31°F | 130 mm | 97% | 79% |
What to pack for October
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Aviemore?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Aviemore →Other United Kingdom cities in October
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Aviemore in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Aviemore?
October is cool in Aviemore, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Aviemore in October?
Average highs are about 8°C (47°F) and average lows about 4°C (39°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Aviemore in October?
Aviemore typically gets around 129 mm of rain in October — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Aviemore (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.