October
Weather in October
October perfectly represents autumn in Ben Nevis. The daylight hours shrink, and temperatures dip to cooler averages. The rainfall remains relatively high, painting a vivid picture of harsh winds and scattered showers. Autumn welcomes its prime phase in October, curating a mixture of sunny and rainy days.
On the first day of October in Ben Nevis, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:54 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:38 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.
Temperature
October brings a slight decrease in temperature, down from 5.3°C (41.5°F) in September to a still icy 1.4°C (34.5°F). Ben Nevis's nighttime average temperature in October subtly descends to a subzero cold -2.1°C (28.2°F) from the daily highs.Rainfall
Throughout October, 392mm (15.43") of precipitation is accumulated. During the entire year, Ben Nevis aggregates up to 4081mm (160.67") of precipitation.Daylight
In October, the average length of the day is 10h and 22min.On the first day of October in Ben Nevis, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:54 pm BST. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:38 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.
Updated: Feb 8, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is October in Ben Nevis?
In October, in Ben Nevis, the average high-temperature is 1.4°C (34.5°F), and the average low-temperature is -2.1°C (28.2°F).
How much does it rain in Ben Nevis in October?
In Ben Nevis, in October, 392mm (15.43") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How many hours of daylight does Ben Nevis have in October?
In Ben Nevis, United Kingdom, the average day length in October is 10h and 22min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in October in Ben Nevis?
In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:24 am and sunset at 6:54 pm BST. On the last day of the month, in Ben Nevis, United Kingdom, sunrise is at 7:28 am and sunset at 4:38 pm GMT.
When does Daylight Saving Time (DST) end in October in Ben Nevis?
On Sunday, 27. October 2024, at 2:00 am, Daylight Saving Time ends in Ben Nevis, United Kingdom, and the time zone changes from BST to GMT. The next DST starts on Sunday, 30. March 2025, at 1:00 am.
Average temperature in October
Ben Nevis, United Kingdom
- Average high temperature in October: 1.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (7.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is February (-2.8°C).
- Average low temperature in October: -2.1°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (3.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6.4°C).
Average rainfall in October
Ben Nevis, United Kingdom
- Average rainfall in October: 392mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is December (484mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is June (191mm).
Average daylight in October
Ben Nevis, United Kingdom
- Average daylight in October: 10h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 6h and 54min).
