October could be a good time to visit Santa Clara, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +84°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in October. However, expect about 24 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 108 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
October is usually the wettest month of the year in Santa Clara;
Average weather
☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+91°F
Max.
108 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santa Clara has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Santa Clara in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santa Clara for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +86°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +68°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +88°F.
Is Santa Clara warm or cold in October?
Santa Clara is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +73°F to +72°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Santa Clara:
Climate in Santa Clara in October
Santa Clara weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+88°F
+84°F
+81°F
Min. temperature
+68°F
+59°F
+54°F
Max. temperature
+93°F
+91°F
+91°F
Rainfall
142 mm
108 mm
45 mm
Wind
1 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
82%
83%
82%
Air pressure
1013 HPa
1013 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
2
4
9
Rainy days
26
24
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 142 mm to 108 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 83%.Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 1 to 2.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in November as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Santa Clara in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Santa Clara is gradually decreasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Santa Clara based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 87 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 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:
Santa Clara wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 87% chance of precipitation and 151 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Santa Clara?
This is the weather in Santa Clara in October 2024:
1 October
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+90°F
2 October
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+88°F
3 October
☁️
+85°F
4 October
☁️
+86°F
5 October
🌧️
+89°F
6 October
☀️
+89°F
7 October
☁️
+90°F
8 October
☁️
+90°F
9 October
☁️
+91°F
10 October
☁️
+88°F
11 October
☁️
+86°F
12 October
☁️
+90°F
13 October
☁️
+90°F
14 October
☀️
+89°F
15 October
☀️
+91°F
16 October
☁️
+83°F
17 October
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+79°F
18 October
☁️
+81°F
19 October
☁️
+85°F
20 October
🌧️
+81°F
21 October
☁️
+83°F
22 October
☀️
+86°F
23 October
☁️
+85°F
24 October
☁️
+84°F
25 October
☁️
+83°F
26 October
☁️
+82°F
27 October
☀️
+84°F
28 October
☁️
+84°F
29 October
☁️
+82°F
30 October
☁️
+85°F
31 October
☁️
+88°F
In October 2024 Santa Clara had 6 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 2 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 Santa Clara climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Santa Clara in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+83°F) and the highest in 2023 (+87°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 508 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1348 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santa Clara in October:
Is October a good time to visit Santa Clara?
It’s always a good time to visit Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara in October?
October is warm in Santa Clara. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Santa Clara rainy in October?
Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, 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.