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Wichita in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Wichita in October and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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October

Weather in Wichita in October 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Weather for Wichita in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +72°F during the day, and approximately 13 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 9 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 92 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+72°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
63%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Wichita has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Wichita in October

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

The expected average maximum temperature in October is +72°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 81% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +91°F to +39°F.

Is Wichita warm or cold in October?

Wichita is typically mild in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +84°F to +72°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°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 Wichita:

Climate in Wichita in October

Wichita weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+84°F+72°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+16°F+9°F
Max. temperature
+106°F+95°F+84°F
Rainfall
99 mm92 mm51 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
63%63%66%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
131312
Cloudy days
679
Rainy days
1097
Snowy days
002

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +84°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +72°F. As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 99 mm to 92 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 63%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 4 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 13 sunny days during the month.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 11 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Wichita based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 180 mm, with a 29% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 116 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during October, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Wichita wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 183 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 10% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during October in Wichita based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in October is about 2 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last October in Wichita?

This is the weather in Wichita in October 2024:
1 October
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+91°F
2 October
☀️
+88°F
3 October
☀️
+84°F
4 October
☁️
+80°F
5 October
☀️
+82°F
6 October
☀️
+73°F
7 October
☀️
+64°F
8 October
☀️
+80°F
9 October
☀️
+76°F
10 October
☀️
+81°F
11 October
☀️
+83°F
12 October
☁️
+78°F
13 October
☁️
+67°F
14 October
☁️
+57°F
15 October
☁️
+58°F
16 October
☀️
+64°F
17 October
☀️
+76°F
18 October
☀️
+73°F
19 October
☀️
+81°F
20 October
☀️
+86°F
21 October
☀️
+89°F
22 October
☀️
+87°F
23 October
☀️
+85°F
24 October
☀️
+79°F
25 October
🌧️
+70°F
26 October
🌧️
+79°F
27 October
☁️
+74°F
28 October
☁️
+46°F
29 October
☁️
+36°F
30 October
☀️
+44°F
31 October
☀️
+39°F
In October 2024 Wichita had 21 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +72°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 60%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1983 (+65°F) and the highest in 2012 (+74°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 688 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 1522 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Wichita in October:

Is October a good time to visit Wichita?

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

Can you sunbathe in Wichita in October?

October has mild temperatures in Wichita. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Wichita rainy in October?

Wichita 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 Wichita in October?

The amount of sunny days in Wichita during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Wichita

Source of the data

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