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October · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 65/100

Phoenix in October

Good · 65/100
High / low89° / 61°daily averages
Precipitation0.6 in3 wet days
Cloud cover13%monthly average
33.45° N, 112.07° WElevation 1,086 ftUTC−7 · Mountain Standard Time
When to goPhoenix · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65October
Best timeJan · Mar · Nov
October: high / low89° / 61°
iWhat to expect

The weather in October

In October, Phoenix averages daytime highs of 89° and night-time lows of 61° — hot weather by day. Expect around 0.6 in of precipitation spread over about 3 wet days, with average cloud cover near 13%.

Days are 6.1° cooler than in September on average, and November is cooler again by about 7.1°.

October scores 65/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Phoenix. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, March and November instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:33 and sets at 17:56 local time, giving 11 h 22 min of daylight. Days shorten by 59 minutes over the month.

Why 65/100?

How the score for October is built
Comfort · 42%33%
Dry days · 33%81%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

October against the year

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iiiNearby in October

Around Phoenix this month

Mesa
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Mesa

Arizona · 15 mi E
89°Oct high
3wet days
64score
Mesa
Scottsdale
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Scottsdale

Arizona · 11 mi NE
89°Oct high
3wet days
64score
Scottsdale
Glendale
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Glendale

Arizona · 9.0 mi NW
89°Oct high
3wet days
65score
Glendale
Tempe
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Tempe

Arizona · 9.8 mi E
89°Oct high
3wet days
65score
Tempe
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United States's best in October

Where to go in October
San Diego
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San Diego

California
75°Oct high
2wet days
95score
San Diego
Long Beach
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2

Long Beach

California
76°Oct high
2wet days
95score
Long Beach
San Francisco
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3

San Francisco

California
70°Oct high
3wet days
94score
San Francisco
Reno
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Reno

Nevada
70°Oct high
3wet days
93score
Reno
·Questions

Phoenix in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Phoenix?

October scores 65/100 for Phoenix, which we rate as good. Average highs are 89°F with 3 wet days.

How warm is Phoenix in October?

Daytime highs average 89°F and night-time lows 61°F in October.

Does it rain a lot in Phoenix in October?

Phoenix receives about 0.6 in of precipitation in October, falling on around 3 days.