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Palo Alto weather in October

Average highs of 74°F, lows of 48°F and 0.60 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Palo Alto’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 74°F and lows of 48°F. That is 6° cooler than September, and 4° above the yearly average high.

Average high
74°F
Average low
48°F
Precipitation
0.60 in
Wet days
3
Sunrise · sunset
7:16 AM · 6:32 PM

October across the year

  1. 58°39°Jan
  2. 61°41°Feb
  3. 66°44°Mar
  4. 70°45°Apr
  5. 73°50°May
  6. 79°53°Jun
  7. 79°56°Jul
  8. 79°55°Aug
  9. 80°53°Sep
  10. 74°48°Oct
  11. 64°43°Nov
  12. 58°39°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

October is good for

What’s on in Palo Alto in October

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September80°F53°F0.10 in
October74°F48°F0.60 in
November64°F43°F1.6 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Palo Alto in October?

Average highs are 74°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 61°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Palo Alto in October?

October averages 0.60 in of precipitation over about 3 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Palo Alto in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:16 AM and sets about 6:32 PM, for roughly 11.3 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Palo Alto?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. October is mild, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Palo Alto station (1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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