Scarborough weather in October (North Yorkshire, United Kingdom)

Planning a trip to Scarborough in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Scarborough generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Scarborough in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 18 days of rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 102 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Scarborough climate page with graphs.

 

Scarborough, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Water Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Sunshine 102 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 30%  

Where to go in the United Kingdom in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Scarborough in October?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 12°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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