Planning a trip to Cincinnati in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +68°F and approximately 9 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 13 rainy days and 82 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+68°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Cincinnati has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Cincinnati in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Cincinnati for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +88°F during the day to a minimum of +30°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 66% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +46°F.
Is Cincinnati warm or cold in October?
Cincinnati is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +68°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +59°F to +48°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Cincinnati:
Climate in Cincinnati in October
Cincinnati weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+68°F
+55°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+25°F
+12°F
Max. temperature
+99°F
+95°F
+81°F
Rainfall
77 mm
82 mm
82 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
71%
70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
9
9
7
Cloudy days
8
9
10
Rainy days
12
13
12
Snowy days
0
0
1
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +79°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +68°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 77 mm to 82 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Cincinnati in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Cincinnati is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Cincinnati based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 113 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Cincinnati wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 129 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 23% chance of precipitation and 60 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Cincinnati?
This is the weather in Cincinnati in October 2024:
1 October
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+84°F
2 October
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+85°F
3 October
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+87°F
4 October
☀️
+86°F
5 October
☁️
+78°F
6 October
🌫️
+74°F
7 October
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+65°F
8 October
☀️
+55°F
9 October
🌧️
+65°F
10 October
☀️
+65°F
11 October
☀️
+69°F
12 October
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+79°F
13 October
☀️
+79°F
14 October
🌧️
+72°F
15 October
☁️
+56°F
16 October
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+55°F
17 October
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+59°F
18 October
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+64°F
19 October
🌧️
+61°F
20 October
🌫️
+58°F
21 October
☀️
+69°F
22 October
☀️
+65°F
23 October
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+68°F
24 October
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+75°F
25 October
☁️
+75°F
26 October
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+77°F
27 October
☁️
+75°F
28 October
☁️
+69°F
29 October
🌫️
+58°F
30 October
🌧️
+56°F
31 October
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+46°F
In October 2024 Cincinnati had 15 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 73%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Cincinnati climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Cincinnati in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+62°F) and the highest in 2024 (+69°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 684 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1749 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Cincinnati in October:
Is October a good time to visit Cincinnati?
October is a really good time to go to Cincinnati. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Cincinnati.
Can you sunbathe in Cincinnati in October?
October has mild temperatures in Cincinnati. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Cincinnati rainy in October?
Cincinnati is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Cincinnati in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Cincinnati in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Cincinnati, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
