Monthly climate guide
Portree weather in October
Expect cool weather in Portree in October: afternoons reach about 12°C (53°F), while nights drop to around 9°C (48°F). Around 163 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than September and 2°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- October brings mid-autumn to Portree.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Just 90 km apart, but Portree runs about 2°C warmer than Fort William this month.
Avg high
12°C
53°F
Avg low
9°C
48°F
Rainfall
163 mm
very wet
Humidity
86%
relative
Sky
82%
cloud · often cloudy
Portree weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | 5°C / 40°F | 165 mm | 86% | 89% |
| February | 7°C / 44°F | 4°C / 40°F | 135 mm | 86% | 86% |
| March | 7°C / 45°F | 5°C / 40°F | 119 mm | 85% | 83% |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 6°C / 42°F | 75 mm | 84% | 78% |
| May | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 46°F | 106 mm | 84% | 76% |
| June | 14°C / 56°F | 10°C / 50°F | 93 mm | 85% | 84% |
| July | 15°C / 59°F | 12°C / 53°F | 114 mm | 86% | 85% |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 12°C / 53°F | 135 mm | 86% | 85% |
| September | 14°C / 56°F | 11°C / 52°F | 139 mm | 86% | 85% |
| October | 12°C / 53°F | 9°C / 48°F | 163 mm | 86% | 82% |
| November | 9°C / 48°F | 7°C / 44°F | 140 mm | 86% | 83% |
| December | 8°C / 46°F | 6°C / 42°F | 205 mm | 86% | 88% |
What to pack for October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October a good time to visit Portree?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Portree →Other United Kingdom cities in October
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Portree in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Portree?
October is cool in Portree, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Portree in October?
Average highs are about 12°C (53°F) and average lows about 9°C (48°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Portree in October?
Portree typically gets around 163 mm of rain in October — very wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Portree (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.