AI-generatedFalkirk at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 14.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,250 h
- Rain a year
- 947 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 25 m
Climate in Falkirk
Falkirk has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 7 °C. With around 1,250 hours of sunshine a year, Falkirk is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Falkirk
The best time to visit Falkirk is from June to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 14.5 °C. The wettest month is October with 97 mm of precipitation.
Falkirk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Falkirk in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 10–15 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Falkirk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 43 rainy days in all
Falkirk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Falkirk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 7–8 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.8 h of sun a day
- 44 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
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – 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 – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 13°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4418:17
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 07:21–08:36 · evening 17:26–18:41
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:21 · evening 18:41–18:55
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 Falkirk 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 11° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 11°. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 5° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Falkirk in October?
In October, Falkirk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkirk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 33 min07:44 – 18:17
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %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 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %20 %
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 Falkirk
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 Falkirk: score 65 against 32. In June, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 65better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Sea | 12.0° | 12.2° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 4.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14better |
| Rainfall | 97 mm | 73 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Falkirk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
6January7° · Sea 7° · 1.5 h
In January, Falkirk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in January9February8° · Sea 6° · 2.6 h
In February, Falkirk is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 80 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in February19March10° · Sea 6° · 3.3 h
In March, Falkirk is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in March40April12° · Sea 8° · 4.7 h
In April, Falkirk is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in April55May15° · Sea 10° · 5.6 h
In May, Falkirk is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in May65June18° · Sea 12° · 4.9 h
In June, Falkirk is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 73 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in June62July20° · Sea 14° · 4.6 h
In July, Falkirk is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 81 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in July63August19° · Sea 15° · 4.5 h
In August, Falkirk is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in August59September17° · Sea 14° · 3.6 h
In September, Falkirk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 13.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in September32October13° · Sea 12° · 2.6 h
In October, Falkirk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in October15November10° · Sea 10° · 2.0 h
In November, Falkirk is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 85 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in November6December7° · Sea 8° · 1.3 h
In December, Falkirk is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 95 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Falkirk.
Falkirk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Falkirk
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 6 | 7° | 1° | 6.8° | 1.5 h | 15 | 88 |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 8° | 2° | 6.1° | 2.6 h | 14 | 80 |
| MarchMar | 19 | 10° | 3° | 6.3° | 3.3 h | 13 | 70 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 12° | 4° | 7.6° | 4.7 h | 12 | 59 |
| MayMay | 55 | 15° | 7° | 9.8° | 5.6 h | 14 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 65 | 18° | 10° | 12.2° | 4.9 h | 14 | 73 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 20° | 11° | 14.0° | 4.6 h | 15 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 19° | 11° | 14.5° | 4.5 h | 14 | 85 |
| SeptemberSep | 59 | 17° | 9° | 13.6° | 3.6 h | 12 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 32 | 13° | 7° | 12.0° | 2.6 h | 15 | 97 |
| NovemberNov | 15 | 10° | 4° | 10.1° | 2.0 h | 15 | 85 |
| DecemberDec | 6 | 7° | 1° | 8.2° | 1.3 h | 15 | 95 |
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
56.00° N, 3.79° W · 25 m · Europe/London
Sea temperature in Falkirk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.4 – 12.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Falkirk ranges from 6.1 °C in February to 14.5 °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 December 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 13.8 and 15.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.8° | 6.3° | 7.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 6.1° | 5.4° | 6.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 6.3° | 5.4° | 6.9° | cold |
| AprilApr | 7.6° | 6.7° | 8.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.8° | 9.1° | 10.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.2° | 11.1° | 13.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 14.0° | 13.0° | 15.2° | cold |
| AugustAug | 14.5° | 13.8° | 15.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.6° | 12.9° | 14.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.0° | 11.4° | 12.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 10.1° | 9.5° | 10.8° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.2° | 7.7° | 8.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Falkirk
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 2.6 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Falkirk, 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 Falkirk: 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, Falkirk has about 15 rainy days with 97 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Falkirk
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 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 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 Falkirk
How breezy and how cloudy Falkirk 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 Falkirk typically peaks at 20 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: Oct – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Falkirk: mostly cloudy, with about 2.6 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 Falkirk
Snow is possible in Falkirk, 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 Falkirk.
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 Falkirk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Falkirk 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.
Falkirk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 57
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 63
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 32
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 6
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 15 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
- 550 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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Falkirk compared
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Falkirk vs Stirling
In October the holiday weather in Falkirk and Stirling is about equally good (score 32 vs 32). During the day it is about as warm in Stirling as in Falkirk. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Falkirk | Stirling |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 32 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jun – Aug |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Falkirk ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 5St Andrews13°12°40
- 6Newcastle upon Tyne14°40
- 7Nairn13°12°37
- 8Kirkcaldy13°12°36
- 18FalkirkThis page13°12°32
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Frequently asked questions about Falkirk
When is the best time to visit Falkirk?
The best time to visit Falkirk is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Falkirk?
The sea temperature in Falkirk ranges from 6.1 °C in February to 14.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Falkirk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Falkirk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 7 °C.
When does it rain most in Falkirk?
The wettest month is October with 97 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 59 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Falkirk get?
Falkirk gets around 1,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 5.6 hours a day; in December there are 1.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Falkirk in?
Falkirk is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Falkirk?
A nonstop flight from London to Falkirk takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 550 km.
Which school holidays are best for Falkirk?
Falkirk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 63) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 6). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 57, summer holidays 63, October half-term 32, Christmas holidays 6.