Are you considering a trip to Salt Lake City in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 55 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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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+88°F
Max.
55 mm
Total precipitation
60%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salt Lake City has good weather in October.
Average temperature in Salt Lake City in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salt Lake City for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +82°F during the day to a minimum of +27°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +72°F to +52°F.
Is Salt Lake City warm or cold in October?
Salt Lake City is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +79°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +54°F to +43°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 Salt Lake City:
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Climate in Salt Lake City in October
Salt Lake City weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+79°F
+64°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+12°F
-2°F
Max. temperature
+102°F
+88°F
+73°F
Rainfall
42 mm
55 mm
38 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
50%
60%
69%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1015 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
13
10
5
Cloudy days
7
10
13
Rainy days
9
9
7
Snowy days
0
1
6
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 +64°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 42 mm to 55 mm.Humidity rises from 50% to 60%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in September to 10 in October.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Salt Lake City in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Salt Lake City is gradually decreasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Salt Lake City based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 29% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 95 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 34 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 9 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
October is one of the rainiest months in Salt Lake City, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Salt Lake City wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 45% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Salt Lake City?
This is the weather in Salt Lake City in October 2023:
1 October
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+72°F
2 October
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+68°F
3 October
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+56°F
4 October
🌧️
+65°F
5 October
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+70°F
6 October
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+72°F
7 October
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+75°F
8 October
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+78°F
9 October
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+82°F
10 October
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+79°F
11 October
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+71°F
12 October
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+47°F
13 October
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+62°F
14 October
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+69°F
15 October
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+72°F
16 October
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+77°F
17 October
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+73°F
18 October
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+72°F
19 October
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+75°F
20 October
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+78°F
21 October
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+75°F
22 October
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+78°F
23 October
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+72°F
24 October
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+65°F
25 October
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+73°F
26 October
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+69°F
27 October
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+53°F
28 October
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+51°F
29 October
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+44°F
30 October
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+47°F
31 October
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+52°F
In October 2023 Salt Lake City had 19 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +82°F and a minimum of +45°F. The average humidity was 65%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Salt Lake City climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Salt Lake City in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+57°F) and the highest in 2021 (+67°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 265 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 885 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salt Lake City in October:
Is October a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
October is a really good time to go to Salt Lake City. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Salt Lake City.
Can you sunbathe in Salt Lake City in October?
October has mild temperatures in Salt Lake City. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Salt Lake City rainy in October?
Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City in October?
The amount of sunny days in Salt Lake City during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
How much does it cost to fly to Salt Lake City in October?
The normal prices to fly to Salt Lake City is $195 - $195. It means that the majority of our users have picked flights in this range. To find the best price we recommend you search early, using our flexible dates feature.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salt Lake City, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
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.