If you plan to visit Pittsburgh in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +64°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 15 rainy days in the month and around 89 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
89 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Pittsburgh has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Pittsburgh in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Pittsburgh for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +32°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 69% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +45°F.
Is Pittsburgh warm or cold in October?
Pittsburgh is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +75°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +57°F to +46°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 Pittsburgh:
Climate in Pittsburgh in October
Pittsburgh weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+75°F
+64°F
+54°F
Min. temperature
+36°F
+25°F
+12°F
Max. temperature
+95°F
+90°F
+81°F
Rainfall
98 mm
89 mm
89 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
77%
75%
72%
Air pressure
1017 HPa
1017 HPa
1018 HPa
Sunny days
8
7
5
Cloudy days
8
9
10
Rainy days
15
15
12
Snowy days
0
0
2
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +75°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 98 mm to 89 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 77% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 8 sunny days in September to 7 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Pittsburgh in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Pittsburgh is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Pittsburgh based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 55% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 148 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 17 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:
Pittsburgh wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 124 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 54 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Pittsburgh?
This is the weather in Pittsburgh in October 2023:
1 October
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+81°F
2 October
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+83°F
3 October
☀️
+84°F
4 October
☀️
+84°F
5 October
☀️
+83°F
6 October
🌧️
+74°F
7 October
☁️
+65°F
8 October
🌧️
+55°F
9 October
☁️
+58°F
10 October
☁️
+62°F
11 October
☀️
+68°F
12 October
☁️
+72°F
13 October
☀️
+67°F
14 October
🌫️
+58°F
15 October
☁️
+55°F
16 October
☁️
+55°F
17 October
☁️
+53°F
18 October
☁️
+59°F
19 October
☀️
+67°F
20 October
🌧️
+62°F
21 October
☁️
+55°F
22 October
🌧️
+54°F
23 October
☀️
+60°F
24 October
☀️
+76°F
25 October
☀️
+75°F
26 October
☀️
+73°F
27 October
☁️
+73°F
28 October
🌧️
+68°F
29 October
🌫️
+58°F
30 October
🌫️
+56°F
31 October
☁️
+44°F
In October 2023 Pittsburgh had 12 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Pittsburgh climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Pittsburgh in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+59°F) and the highest in 2012 (+66°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 782 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2006 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pittsburgh in October:
Is October a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It’s always a good time to visit Pittsburgh, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Pittsburgh in October?
October has mild temperatures in Pittsburgh. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Pittsburgh rainy in October?
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, 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.
