Isle of Lewis — Water Temperature in October

Water Temperature Range

11°C

minimum

12°C

average

14°C

maximum

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Water Temperature Chart for Month

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

Day	2025	2024	2023	2022
OCT 1	13°C	13°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 2	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
OCT 3	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
OCT 4	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
OCT 5	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
OCT 6	13°C	12°C	13°C	13°C
OCT 7	13°C	13°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 8	13°C	13°C	13°C	13°C
OCT 9	12°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 10	12°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 11	13°C	13°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 12	13°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 13	13°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 14	13°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 15	12°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 16	12°C	13°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 17	12°C	13°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 18	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 19	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 20	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 21	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 22	12°C	12°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 23	12°C	12°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 24	12°C	13°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 25	12°C	13°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 26	12°C	13°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 27	13°C	13°C	13°C	12°C
OCT 28	12°C	13°C	12°C	11°C
OCT 29	12°C	13°C	12°C	12°C
OCT 30	12°C	13°C	12°C	11°C
OCT 31	12°C	13°C	12°C	11°C

October: Climate and Swimming Opportunities

Average Night Air Temperature

6°C

Average Day Air Temperature

13°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

109 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

10 hrs

Sunshine per Day

2 hrs

Average Wind Speed

17 km/h

Average Humidity

87%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.