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Tucson in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Tucson in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Tucson, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Tucson in October 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Tucson in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and approximately 20 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 53 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
53 mm
Total precipitation
39%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
20 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tucson has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Tucson in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tucson for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +100°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in October averages around +90°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 34% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +93°F to +75°F.

Is Tucson warm or cold in October?

Tucson is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +93°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +59°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 Tucson:

Climate in Tucson in October

Tucson weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+93°F+84°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+54°F+36°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+109°F+102°F+93°F
Rainfall
30 mm53 mm29 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
42%39%42%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1012 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
152020
Cloudy days
456
Rainy days
854
Snowy days
000

October often has better weather than September. It’s getting colder in October. From +93°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 53 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 42% to 39%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 15 to 20.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Tucson in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Tucson is gradually increasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Tucson based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 6 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. Tucson is amazing in October with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
October is one of the rainiest months in Tucson, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Tucson wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day. May, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Tucson?

This is the weather in Tucson in October 2023:
1 October
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+93°F
2 October
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+90°F
3 October
☀️
+86°F
4 October
☀️
+89°F
5 October
☀️
+96°F
6 October
☀️
+99°F
7 October
☀️
+97°F
8 October
☀️
+96°F
9 October
☀️
+95°F
10 October
☀️
+92°F
11 October
☀️
+94°F
12 October
☀️
+91°F
13 October
☀️
+88°F
14 October
☀️
+90°F
15 October
☀️
+96°F
16 October
☀️
+99°F
17 October
☀️
+97°F
18 October
☀️
+95°F
19 October
☀️
+99°F
20 October
☀️
+100°F
21 October
☀️
+97°F
22 October
☀️
+93°F
23 October
☀️
+91°F
24 October
☀️
+86°F
25 October
☀️
+77°F
26 October
☀️
+80°F
27 October
☀️
+84°F
28 October
☀️
+84°F
29 October
☀️
+81°F
30 October
☀️
+73°F
31 October
☀️
+76°F
In October 2023 Tucson had 31 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +100°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 34%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Tucson climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Tucson in October has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+79°F) and the highest in 2017 (+88°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 96 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2012 with 1690 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tucson in October:

Is October a good time to visit Tucson?

October is a really good time to go to Tucson. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Tucson.

Can you sunbathe in Tucson in October?

October is warm in Tucson. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Tucson rainy in October?

Tucson 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 Tucson in October?

Yes, Tucson is sunny in October. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.

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Monthly weather in Tucson

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tucson, 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.