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Syracuse in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Syracuse in October will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Syracuse, based on historical data.
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October

Weather in Syracuse in October 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Syracuse in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +15°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 19 rainy days in the month and around 115 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+15°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
115 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Syracuse has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Syracuse in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Syracuse for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +17°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 71% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +25°C to +5°C.

Is Syracuse warm or cold in October?

Syracuse 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 +13°C to +7°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 Syracuse:

Climate in Syracuse in October

Syracuse weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+22°C+15°C+9°C
Min. temperature
0°C-4°C-16°C
Max. temperature
+34°C+31°C+26°C
Rainfall
109 mm115 mm87 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%75%74%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
431
Cloudy days
1099
Rainy days
161913
Snowy days
007

October weather is still as ok as in 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 109 mm to 115 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 75%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in September to 3 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Syracuse 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 Syracuse is gradually increasing during October, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Syracuse based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 143 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 24 mm, which is considered light rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 20 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:
Syracuse wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 60% chance of precipitation and 125 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 30 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Syracuse?

This is the weather in Syracuse in October 2024:
1 October
☀️
+25°C
2 October
☀️
+26°C
3 October
☀️
+28°C
4 October
☀️
+30°C
5 October
☁️
+28°C
6 October
☁️
+23°C
7 October
🌧️
+18°C
8 October
☁️
+14°C
9 October
☁️
+13°C
10 October
☁️
+13°C
11 October
☁️
+15°C
12 October
☁️
+16°C
13 October
☁️
+14°C
14 October
🌧️
+12°C
15 October
🌧️
+10°C
16 October
🌧️
+14°C
17 October
🌧️
+13°C
18 October
☁️
+15°C
19 October
☁️
+18°C
20 October
☁️
+19°C
21 October
🌧️
+14°C
22 October
🌧️
+11°C
23 October
☁️
+12°C
24 October
☁️
+21°C
25 October
☁️
+24°C
26 October
🌧️
+23°C
27 October
☁️
+25°C
28 October
☁️
+20°C
29 October
🌧️
+9°C
30 October
🌧️
+7°C
31 October
🌧️
+5°C
In October 2024 Syracuse had 4 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +5°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 35%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Syracuse climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Syracuse in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+13°C) and the highest in 2012 (+16°C). The driest year was 1995 with only 680 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 2021 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Syracuse in October:

Is October a good time to visit Syracuse?

It’s always a good time to visit Syracuse, 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 Syracuse in October?

October has mild temperatures in Syracuse. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Syracuse rainy in October?

Syracuse 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 Syracuse in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Syracuse in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in USA

Check out the weather for other cities in USA.

Monthly weather in Syracuse

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Syracuse, 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.