AI-generatedUllapool at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,190 h
- Rain a year
- 1,620 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+0 / UTC+1
- Elevation
- 16 m
Climate in Ullapool
Ullapool has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while January is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 1,190 hours of sunshine a year, Ullapool is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 6.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Ullapool
The best time to visit Ullapool is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.5 °C. The wettest month is October with 176 mm of precipitation.
Ullapool through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Ullapool in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 9–13 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Ullapool in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 15–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 59 rainy days in all
Ullapool in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 10–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 62 rainy days in all
Ullapool in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 1.5 h of sun a day
- 62 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
Dec – Mar
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: July – August
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 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 13°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:5318:19
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 07:29–08:48 · evening 17:25–18:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:13–07:29 · evening 18:44–18:59
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 Ullapool compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 14° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 12°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 14° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 13° | 12° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Ullapool in October?
In October, Ullapool is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 176 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ullapool.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 27 min07:53 – 18:19
- 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
- 79 %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 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Ullapool
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
August has the better holiday weather in Ullapool: score 54 against 26. In August, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 1 °C warmer in August. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in August.
| Month | October | August |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 54better |
| Daytime high | 13° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 11° |
| Sea | 12.3° | 13.5° |
| Sunshine | 2.5 h | 4.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 21 |
| Rainfall | 176 mm | 128 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Ullapool month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January8° · Sea 9° · 1.2 h
In January, Ullapool is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 165 mm. Snow falls on about 4 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 Ullapool.
Ullapool in January0February8° · Sea 8° · 2.2 h
In February, Ullapool is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 141 mm. Snow falls on about 5 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 Ullapool.
Ullapool in February6March9° · Sea 8° · 3.3 h
In March, Ullapool is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 7.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 120 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in March25April11° · Sea 8° · 4.7 h
In April, Ullapool is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 92 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in April40May13° · Sea 10° · 6.0 h
In May, Ullapool is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in May46June15° · Sea 11° · 4.9 h
In June, Ullapool is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 103 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in June53July17° · Sea 13° · 4.3 h
In July, Ullapool is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 117 mm. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Ullapool – and yet one of the best months here.
Ullapool in July54August17° · Sea 14° · 4.1 h
In August, Ullapool is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 128 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Ullapool – and yet one of the best months here.
Ullapool in August43September16° · Sea 13° · 3.4 h
In September, Ullapool is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 138 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in September26October13° · Sea 12° · 2.5 h
In October, Ullapool is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 176 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in October11November10° · Sea 11° · 1.6 h
In November, Ullapool is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 11.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 162 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in November1December8° · Sea 10° · 1.0 h
In December, Ullapool is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 174 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ullapool.
Ullapool in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Ullapool
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 February (3°), the warmest in August (11°). 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° | 8.9° | 1.2 h | 21 | 165 |
| FebruaryFeb | 0 | 8° | 3° | 8.1° | 2.2 h | 19 | 141 |
| MarchMar | 6 | 9° | 4° | 7.8° | 3.3 h | 19 | 120 |
| AprilApr | 25 | 11° | 5° | 8.3° | 4.7 h | 17 | 92 |
| MayMay | 40 | 13° | 7° | 9.5° | 6.0 h | 18 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 15° | 9° | 11.3° | 4.9 h | 18 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 17° | 11° | 12.9° | 4.3 h | 21 | 117 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 17° | 11° | 13.5° | 4.1 h | 21 | 128 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 16° | 10° | 13.1° | 3.4 h | 19 | 138 |
| OctoberOct | 26 | 13° | 8° | 12.3° | 2.5 h | 21 | 176 |
| NovemberNov | 11 | 10° | 5° | 11.4° | 1.6 h | 21 | 162 |
| DecemberDec | 1 | 8° | 3° | 10.1° | 1.0 h | 21 | 174 |
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
Sea temperature in Ullapool
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.9 – 12.8 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Ullapool ranges from 7.8 °C in March to 13.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From November to February 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 12.7 and 14.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8.9° | 8.4° | 9.3° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 8.1° | 7.5° | 8.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 7.8° | 7.2° | 8.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 8.3° | 7.7° | 8.9° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.5° | 8.7° | 10.2° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.3° | 10.6° | 12.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.9° | 12.1° | 13.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.5° | 12.7° | 14.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 13.1° | 12.6° | 13.5° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.3° | 11.9° | 12.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 11.4° | 10.8° | 12.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 10.1° | 9.5° | 10.7° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Ullapool
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 2.5 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Ullapool, 24 % 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
Rain in Ullapool: 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, Ullapool has about 21 rainy days with 176 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Ullapool
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
- over 2 h
- 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Ullapool
How breezy and how cloudy Ullapool 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 Ullapool 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 79 % of the sky over Ullapool: mostly cloudy, with about 2.5 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
Snow in Ullapool
Snow is possible in Ullapool, 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 Ullapool.
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 Ullapool
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Ullapool 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.
Ullapool has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1).
- 19
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 54
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 26
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 1
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 1.1 h of sun a day
- 21 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 25 min
- Distance
- 780 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.
Good to know: United Kingdom
- Currency
- British Pound (GBP)
- Language
- English
- Sockets
- Type G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +44
- Emergency number
- 999 · 112
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Ullapool vs Invergordon
In October Invergordon has the better holiday weather (score 36 vs 26). During the day it is about as warm in Invergordon as in Ullapool. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Ullapool | Invergordon |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 26 | 36 |
| Daytime high | 13° | 13° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | Jun – Sep |
Through the year
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United Kingdom in October: the best places
In October, Ullapool ranks 22 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 22UllapoolThis page13°12°26
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Frequently asked questions about Ullapool
When is the best time to visit Ullapool?
The best time to visit Ullapool is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Ullapool?
The sea temperature in Ullapool ranges from 7.8 °C in March to 13.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Ullapool in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Ullapool?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at 8 °C.
When does it rain most in Ullapool?
The wettest month is October with 176 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 92 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Ullapool get?
Ullapool gets around 1,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 6.0 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Ullapool in?
Ullapool is on UTC+0 in January and UTC+1 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Ullapool?
A nonstop flight from London to Ullapool takes about 1 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 780 km.
Which school holidays are best for Ullapool?
Ullapool has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 54) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 1). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 19, May half-term 41, summer holidays 54, October half-term 26, Christmas holidays 1.