AI-generatedMotherwell at a glance
- Best time
- Jun – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 18°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,230 h
- Rain a year
- 1,151 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 83 m
Climate in Motherwell
Motherwell has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 1,230 hours of sunshine a year, Motherwell is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 5.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: June – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:4518:19
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 07:22–08:36 · evening 17:27–18:42
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:07–07:22 · evening 18:42–18:56
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.
What is the weather like in Motherwell in October?
In October, Motherwell is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min07:45 – 18:19
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 21 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+1Europe/London
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %38 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %12 %
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
Sunshine hours in Motherwell
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 Motherwell, 25 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Motherwell
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 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 it, 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.
Rain in Motherwell: 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, Motherwell has about 16 rainy days with 116 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Motherwell
How breezy and how cloudy Motherwell 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 Motherwell typically peaks at 21 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Motherwell: 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 Motherwell
Snow is possible in Motherwell, 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 Motherwell.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Motherwell
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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4 | 6° | 1° | 1.5 h | 16 | 109 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 7° | 1° | 2.4 h | 15 | 101 |
| MarchMar | 10 | 8° | 2° | 3.1 h | 14 | 82 |
| AprilApr | 30 | 11° | 4° | 4.7 h | 13 | 69 |
| MayMay | 46 | 14° | 6° | 5.6 h | 14 | 84 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 16° | 9° | 4.8 h | 15 | 88 |
| JulyJul | 57 | 18° | 11° | 4.6 h | 16 | 94 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 17° | 11° | 4.3 h | 16 | 103 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 15° | 9° | 3.5 h | 13 | 85 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 12° | 7° | 2.6 h | 16 | 116 |
| NovemberNov | 6 | 8° | 4° | 1.9 h | 16 | 104 |
| DecemberDec | 3 | 6° | 2° | 1.3 h | 16 | 117 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
55.79° N, 3.99° W · 83 m · Europe/London
Best time to visit Motherwell
The best time to visit Motherwell is from June to August. The wettest month is December with 117 mm of precipitation.
Motherwell through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Motherwell in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 8–14 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Motherwell in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 16–18 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Motherwell in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–15 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Motherwell in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–7 °C by day
- 2 h of sun a day
- 47 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Motherwell for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Motherwell
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Motherwell: score 57 against 23. In July, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 23 | 57better |
| Day high | 12° | 18° |
| Night low | 7° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h | 4.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Rainfall | 116 mm | 94 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Motherwell month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January6° · 2 h
In January, Motherwell is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 109 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in January7February7° · 2 h
In February, Motherwell is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 101 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in February10March8° · 3 h
In March, Motherwell is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 82 mm in total. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in March30April11° · 5 h
In April, Motherwell is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in April46May14° · 6 h
In May, Motherwell is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 84 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in May54June16° · 5 h
In June, Motherwell is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 88 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in June57July18° · 5 h
In July, Motherwell is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in July54August17° · 4 h
In August, Motherwell is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in August48September15° · 4 h
In September, Motherwell is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in September23October12° · 3 h
In October, Motherwell is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 116 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in October6November8° · 2 h
In November, Motherwell is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 104 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
Motherwell in November3December6° · 1 h
In December, Motherwell is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 117 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Motherwell.
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Motherwell vs. Glasgow
In October the holiday weather in Motherwell and Glasgow is about equally good (score 23 vs. 23). During the day it is about as warm in Glasgow as in Motherwell.
| in October | Motherwell | Glasgow |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 23 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 17 |
| Best time | Jun – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Motherwell ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Leeds13°39
- 2Sunderland13°12°38
- 3Durham13°37
- 4Bradford13°36
- 5Newcastle upon Tyne13°35
- 6Halifax13°32
- 7Belfast13°14°31
- 8Portadown12°30
- 14MotherwellThis page12°23
Planning a trip to Motherwell
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Motherwell 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.
Motherwell has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 55) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 55
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- 2.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 10 min
- Distance
- 530 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.
Frequently asked questions about Motherwell
When is the best time to visit Motherwell?
The best time to visit Motherwell is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Motherwell?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Motherwell?
The wettest month is December with 117 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 69 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Motherwell get?
Motherwell gets around 1,230 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 Motherwell in?
Motherwell uses the time zone Europe/London: UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Motherwell?
A nonstop flight from London to Motherwell takes about 1 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 530 km.
Which school holidays are best for Motherwell?
Motherwell has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 55) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 55, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 4.
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