Planning a trip to Colorado Springs in October? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +18°C and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 24 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+18°C
Avg. max. temperature
-24°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
24 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Colorado Springs has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Colorado Springs in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Colorado Springs for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +27°C during the day to a minimum of -11°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +20°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 53% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +7°C.
Is Colorado Springs warm or cold in October?
Colorado Springs is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°C to +18°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +10°C to +4°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 Colorado Springs:
Climate in Colorado Springs in October
Colorado Springs weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+25°C
+18°C
+11°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
-24°C
-25°C
Max. temperature
+35°C
+31°C
+24°C
Rainfall
40 mm
24 mm
6 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
54%
54%
56%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
11
13
12
Cloudy days
5
8
10
Rainy days
13
7
2
Snowy days
0
2
6
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +25°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +18°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 40 mm to 24 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 54%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in October, from 11 to 13.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Colorado Springs in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Colorado Springs is gradually decreasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Colorado Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 11 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 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:
Colorado Springs wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 83 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during October in Colorado Springs based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 14 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Colorado Springs?
This is the weather in Colorado Springs in October 2024:
1 October
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+27°C
2 October
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+25°C
3 October
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+20°C
4 October
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+17°C
5 October
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+20°C
6 October
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+16°C
7 October
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+23°C
8 October
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+25°C
9 October
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+25°C
10 October
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+24°C
11 October
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+23°C
12 October
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+18°C
13 October
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+13°C
14 October
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+12°C
15 October
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+19°C
16 October
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+23°C
17 October
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+27°C
18 October
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+21°C
19 October
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+25°C
20 October
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+27°C
21 October
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+26°C
22 October
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+24°C
23 October
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+25°C
24 October
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+22°C
25 October
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+21°C
26 October
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+23°C
27 October
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+19°C
28 October
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+7°C
29 October
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-2°C
30 October
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+7°C
31 October
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+7°C
In October 2024 Colorado Springs had 29 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +27°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 92% and a minimum of 11%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Colorado Springs climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Colorado Springs in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+15°C) and the highest in 2012 (+20°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 219 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 773 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Colorado Springs in October:
Is October a good time to visit Colorado Springs?
October is a really good time to go to Colorado Springs. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Colorado Springs.
Can you sunbathe in Colorado Springs in October?
October has mild temperatures in Colorado Springs. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Colorado Springs rainy in October?
Colorado Springs is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Colorado Springs in October?
The amount of sunny days in Colorado Springs during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Colorado Springs, 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.
