Brecklet, Inverness

The period begins changeable, turning unsettled around Friday 9 October, then settled and milder during the second week.

Daytime highs in the low teens at first, well below average for October, look set to ease back into the mid single figures later on, well below average. There are hints of temperatures reaching around 17°C later on, but the detail that far ahead is uncertain. A sharp drop in both daytime and overnight temperatures is expected towards the end of the period. There are hints of colder nights later on, with minimums possibly around -3°C. With temperatures forecast to fall to or below freezing, overnight frosts may well develop, particularly during any clear spells.

Rainfall totals look substantial, with around 87mm over the period. Colder interludes may bring a risk of sleet or snow.

These forecasts use interpolation to improve accuracy for your specific location, and are powered by either ECMWF or GFS model data depending on your selection. As with all weather forecasts, confidence decreases rapidly beyond 5 days ahead — treat the later dates as a heads-up about possible conditions rather than a firm prediction.

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