AI-generatedAyr at a glance
- Best time
- Jun
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,270 h
- Rain a year
- 1,380 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Ayr
Ayr has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,270 hours of sunshine a year, Ayr is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ayr
The best time to visit Ayr is in June. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.5 °C. The wettest month is December with 159 mm of precipitation.
Ayr through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ayr in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Ayr in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 18–19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 50 rainy days in all
Ayr in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Ayr in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 11°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
07:4718:22
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:24–08:37 · evening 17:31–18:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:10–07:24 · evening 18:45–18:59
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Ayr compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 12° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 12°. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 13° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.5 h |
What is the weather like in Ayr in October?
In October, Ayr is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 35 min07:47 – 18:22
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 27 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 75 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+1offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %56 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ayr
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Ayr: score 61 against 28. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in June. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 61better |
| Daytime high | 14° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 10° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 13.3° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 5.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 149 mm | 89 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ayr month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January8° · Sea 8° · 1.4 h
In January, Ayr is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 144 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in January4February8° · Sea 7° · 2.4 h
In February, Ayr is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 126 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in February17March10° · Sea 7° · 3.2 h
In March, Ayr is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 96 mm. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in March37April12° · Sea 9° · 4.8 h
In April, Ayr is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in April55May15° · Sea 11° · 6.0 h
In May, Ayr is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 82 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in May61June18° · Sea 13° · 5.1 h
In June, Ayr is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in June58July19° · Sea 15° · 4.8 h
In July, Ayr is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in July55August19° · Sea 16° · 4.5 h
In August, Ayr is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 115 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in August51September17° · Sea 14° · 3.7 h
In September, Ayr is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 108 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in September28October14° · Sea 13° · 2.7 h
In October, Ayr is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 149 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in October12November10° · Sea 11° · 1.8 h
In November, Ayr is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 144 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in November1December8° · Sea 9° · 1.3 h
In December, Ayr is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 159 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ayr.
Ayr in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ayr
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (3°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 8° | 3° | 8.0° | 1.4 h | 19 | 144 |
| FebruaryFeb | 4 | 8° | 3° | 7.3° | 2.4 h | 17 | 126 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 10° | 4° | 7.4° | 3.2 h | 15 | 96 |
| AprilApr | 37 | 12° | 5° | 8.6° | 4.8 h | 14 | 73 |
| MayMay | 55 | 15° | 7° | 10.6° | 6.0 h | 14 | 82 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 18° | 10° | 13.3° | 5.1 h | 15 | 89 |
| JulyJul | 58 | 19° | 12° | 15.1° | 4.8 h | 17 | 97 |
| AugustAug | 55 | 19° | 12° | 15.5° | 4.5 h | 18 | 115 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 17° | 10° | 14.2° | 3.7 h | 16 | 108 |
| OctoberOct | 28 | 14° | 8° | 12.5° | 2.7 h | 19 | 149 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 10° | 5° | 10.9° | 1.8 h | 19 | 144 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 8° | 3° | 9.4° | 1.3 h | 19 | 159 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Ayr
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.0 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ayr ranges from 7.3 °C in February to 15.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From November to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 14.8 and 16.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.0° | 7.3° | 8.9° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 7.3° | 6.9° | 8.0° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.4° | 6.6° | 8.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.6° | 7.7° | 9.4° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.6° | 9.6° | 11.4° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.3° | 12.1° | 14.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.1° | 14.0° | 16.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.5° | 14.8° | 16.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.2° | 13.6° | 14.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.8° | 13.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.9° | 10.3° | 11.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 9.4° | 8.8° | 10.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Ayr
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.7 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Ayr, 25 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Ayr: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Ayr has about 19 rainy days with 149 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Ayr
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 95 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Ayr
How breezy and how cloudy Ayr is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Ayr typically peaks at 27 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 75 % of the sky over Ayr: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Ayr
Snow is possible in Ayr, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Ayr.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Ayr
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ayr in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Ayr has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 56) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
May half-term
May – Jun
FairBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 56
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 28
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 1
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 520 km
- Time zone
- UTC+1
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Ayr vs Isle of Arran
In October Ayr has the better holiday weather (score 28 vs 20). During the day Isle of Arran is 2 °C cooler than Ayr. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ayr | Isle of Arran |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 28 | 20 |
| Daytime high | 14° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 21 |
| Best time | Jun | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
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In October, Ayr ranks 21 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 21AyrThis page14°13°28
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Frequently asked questions about Ayr
When is the best time to visit Ayr?
The best time to visit Ayr is in June. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ayr?
The sea temperature in Ayr ranges from 7.3 °C in February to 15.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ayr in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ayr?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 12 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Ayr?
The wettest month is December with 159 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 73 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ayr get?
Ayr gets around 1,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Ayr in?
Ayr is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ayr?
A nonstop flight from London to Ayr takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 520 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ayr?
Ayr has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 56) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 56, summer holidays 56, October half-term 28, Christmas holidays 1.