Weather for Louisville in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +70°F during the day, and approximately 9 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 13 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 93 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Louisville has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Louisville in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Louisville for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +70°F with a maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +28°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 67% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +46°F.
Is Louisville warm or cold in October?
Louisville is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +81°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +50°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 Louisville:
Climate in Louisville in October
Louisville weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+81°F
+70°F
+57°F
Min. temperature
+37°F
+25°F
+16°F
Max. temperature
+100°F
+95°F
+84°F
Rainfall
102 mm
93 mm
102 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
70%
69%
68%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
9
9
6
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 +81°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 102 mm to 93 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 69%.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 Louisville 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 Louisville 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 Louisville based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 95 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 10 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:
Louisville wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 154 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Louisville?
This is the weather in Louisville in October 2024:
1 October
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+85°F
2 October
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+87°F
3 October
☀️
+88°F
4 October
☀️
+85°F
5 October
☀️
+76°F
6 October
🌫️
+76°F
7 October
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+67°F
8 October
☀️
+63°F
9 October
☀️
+68°F
10 October
☀️
+69°F
11 October
☀️
+69°F
12 October
☀️
+80°F
13 October
☀️
+78°F
14 October
🌧️
+72°F
15 October
☁️
+58°F
16 October
☁️
+55°F
17 October
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+57°F
18 October
☀️
+67°F
19 October
☀️
+63°F
20 October
🌧️
+61°F
21 October
☀️
+76°F
22 October
☀️
+70°F
23 October
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+72°F
24 October
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+75°F
25 October
☀️
+78°F
26 October
☀️
+78°F
27 October
🌧️
+76°F
28 October
🌧️
+70°F
29 October
🌧️
+60°F
30 October
🌫️
+57°F
31 October
☀️
+47°F
In October 2024 Louisville had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 31%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Louisville climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Louisville in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+63°F) and the highest in 2012 (+70°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 957 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 1944 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Louisville in October:
Is October a good time to visit Louisville?
October is a really good time to go to Louisville. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Louisville.
Can you sunbathe in Louisville in October?
October has mild temperatures in Louisville. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Louisville rainy in October?
Louisville 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 Louisville in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Louisville 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 Louisville, 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.
