Buffalo in October usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +15°C and roughly 4 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 17 rainy days with an average precipitation of 88 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
88 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Buffalo has OK weather in October.
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Average temperature in Buffalo in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Buffalo for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is +16°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +29°C during the day and a minimum of 0°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 69% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +5°C.
Is Buffalo warm or cold in October?
Buffalo is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +22°C to +15°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +14°C to +8°C.
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 Buffalo:
Climate in Buffalo in October
Buffalo weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+22°C
+15°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
+1°C
-4°C
-12°C
Max. temperature
+32°C
+29°C
+26°C
Rainfall
86 mm
88 mm
69 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
74%
73%
72%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
5
4
1
Cloudy days
10
10
12
Rainy days
14
17
12
Snowy days
0
0
5
October typically has worse weather conditions compared to September.It’s getting colder in October. From +22°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +15°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 86 mm to 88 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 74% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in September to 4 in October.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Buffalo in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Buffalo is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Buffalo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 55%, leading to total precipitation of around 74 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Buffalo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Buffalo wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 52% chance of precipitation and 95 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 11% chance of precipitation and 24 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Buffalo?
This is the weather in Buffalo in October 2024:
1 October
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+25°C
2 October
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+25°C
3 October
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+27°C
4 October
☀️
+29°C
5 October
☁️
+28°C
6 October
🌧️
+21°C
7 October
☁️
+18°C
8 October
☀️
+12°C
9 October
☁️
+12°C
10 October
☁️
+10°C
11 October
🌧️
+13°C
12 October
☁️
+16°C
13 October
☁️
+15°C
14 October
🌧️
+11°C
15 October
🌧️
+10°C
16 October
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+12°C
17 October
☁️
+13°C
18 October
☁️
+15°C
19 October
☁️
+18°C
20 October
🌧️
+16°C
21 October
☁️
+12°C
22 October
☁️
+11°C
23 October
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+12°C
24 October
☁️
+22°C
25 October
☁️
+22°C
26 October
🌧️
+21°C
27 October
☁️
+21°C
28 October
☁️
+20°C
29 October
☁️
+10°C
30 October
🌧️
+8°C
31 October
☁️
+5°C
In October 2024 Buffalo had 6 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Buffalo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Buffalo in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+12°C) and the highest in 2024 (+16°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 608 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 1079 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Buffalo in October:
Is October a good time to visit Buffalo?
It’s always a good time to visit Buffalo, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Buffalo in October?
October has mild temperatures in Buffalo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Buffalo rainy in October?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Buffalo in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Buffalo, 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.
