Temperature
Cool by day, freezing at night.
54°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Vail
United States · North America
Cool days and plenty of sun. Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible.
Good overall
Early to mid
Daytime high
54°F
Lows around 29°F
Precipitation
9 days/mo
Sun
10 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.
29%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.1 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryOctober Heat feel
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 44° and nights feel near 23°.
FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
62%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
5 mphOctober Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 50°F, easing to about 43°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning41°F
Rain12%
Cloud36%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday50°F
Rain21%
Cloud43%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon50°F
Rain20%
Cloud45%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowEarly evening43°F
Rain13%
Cloud37%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 11 | 1.9 | 11 | 8.4 | 72 |
| Feb | 34 | 14 | 1.9 | 11 | 9.4 | 69 |
| Mar | 42 | 20 | 2.3 | 12 | 10.7 | 64 |
| Apr | 47 | 26 | 2.9 | 13 | 11.8 | 65 |
| May | 55 | 32 | 2.2 | 11 | 13.1 | 65 |
| Jun | 69 | 39 | 1.3 | 8 | 13.6 | 58 |
| Jul | 76 | 47 | 1.8 | 11 | 13.5 | 59 |
| Aug | 74 | 46 | 1.8 | 11 | 12.7 | 60 |
| Sep | 67 | 40 | 1.7 | 9 | 11.5 | 58 |
| Oct | 54 | 29 | 2.0 | 9 | 10.1 | 63 |
| Nov | 41 | 15 | 1.7 | 9 | 9.0 | 68 |
| Dec | 32 | 9 | 1.8 | 10 | 8.1 | 72 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology