If you plan to visit Scarborough in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 161 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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October is usually the hottest month of the year in Scarborough;
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
161 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
3 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Scarborough has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Scarborough in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Scarborough for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +26°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +29°C.
Is Scarborough warm or cold in October?
Scarborough is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
October is the hottest month in Scarborough, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Scarborough in October
Scarborough weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+27°C
Min. temperature
+24°C
+23°C
+24°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+32°C
+29°C
Rainfall
139 mm
161 mm
170 mm
Wind
3 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
81%
82%
83%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
3
3
1
Rainy days
25
26
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 139 mm to 161 mm.Humidity rises from 81% to 82%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Scarborough in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Scarborough is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Scarborough based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 104 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Scarborough wettest month is November, where a typical day has a 93% chance of precipitation and 170 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 61% chance of precipitation and 25 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Scarborough?
This is the weather in Scarborough in October 2024:
1 October
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+29°C
2 October
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+30°C
3 October
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+30°C
4 October
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+30°C
5 October
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+29°C
6 October
🌧️
+29°C
7 October
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+29°C
8 October
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+29°C
9 October
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+29°C
10 October
☀️
+29°C
11 October
☀️
+29°C
12 October
☀️
+29°C
13 October
☁️
+29°C
14 October
☀️
+29°C
15 October
☀️
+29°C
16 October
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+29°C
17 October
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+29°C
18 October
🌧️
+29°C
19 October
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+29°C
20 October
🌧️
+29°C
21 October
🌧️
+28°C
22 October
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+29°C
23 October
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+29°C
24 October
☀️
+29°C
25 October
☀️
+29°C
26 October
🌧️
+28°C
27 October
🌧️
+28°C
28 October
☀️
+29°C
29 October
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+29°C
30 October
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+29°C
31 October
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+29°C
In October 2024 Scarborough had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Scarborough climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Scarborough in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+26°C) and the highest in 2024 (+28°C). The driest year was 1989 with only 898 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1764 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Scarborough in October:
Is October a good time to visit Scarborough?
It’s always a good time to visit Scarborough, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Scarborough in October?
October is warm in Scarborough. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Scarborough rainy in October?
Scarborough is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Scarborough in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Scarborough in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Scarborough, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
