Weather for Lexington in October is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +20°C during the day, and approximately 11 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 12 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in October around 93 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
93 mm
Total precipitation
70%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Lexington has good weather in October.
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Average temperature in Lexington in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Lexington for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in October is +21°C with a maximum of +31°C and a minimum of -1°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 59% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +9°C.
Is Lexington warm or cold in October?
Lexington is typically mild in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +26°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +15°C to +9°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 Lexington:
Climate in Lexington in October
Lexington weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+26°C
+20°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
+3°C
-5°C
-11°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+35°C
+28°C
Rainfall
102 mm
93 mm
109 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
72%
70%
70%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1017 HPa
1019 HPa
Sunny days
11
11
9
Cloudy days
5
7
8
Rainy days
13
12
12
Snowy days
0
0
2
October weather is still as good as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +26°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 102 mm to 93 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 70%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 11 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Lexington in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Lexington is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Lexington based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 89 mm, with a 35% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain.October is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Lexington wettest month is May, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 145 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 26% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Lexington?
This is the weather in Lexington in October 2024:
1 October
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+28°C
2 October
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+29°C
3 October
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+31°C
4 October
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+30°C
5 October
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+25°C
6 October
🌧️
+24°C
7 October
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+19°C
8 October
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+15°C
9 October
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+19°C
10 October
☀️
+20°C
11 October
☀️
+19°C
12 October
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+26°C
13 October
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+27°C
14 October
🌧️
+22°C
15 October
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+13°C
16 October
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+12°C
17 October
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+13°C
18 October
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+19°C
19 October
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+20°C
20 October
🌧️
+15°C
21 October
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+21°C
22 October
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+17°C
23 October
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+21°C
24 October
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+24°C
25 October
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+26°C
26 October
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+24°C
27 October
🌧️
+21°C
28 October
🌧️
+22°C
29 October
🌫️
+19°C
30 October
🌧️
+17°C
31 October
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+9°C
In October 2024 Lexington had 18 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Lexington climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Lexington in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+17°C) and the highest in 2024 (+20°C). The driest year was 2005 with only 875 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2365 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Lexington in October:
Is October a good time to visit Lexington?
October is a really good time to go to Lexington. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Lexington.
Can you sunbathe in Lexington in October?
October has mild temperatures in Lexington. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Lexington rainy in October?
Lexington 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 Lexington in October?
The amount of sunny days in Lexington during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Lexington, 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.