The climate in Decorah during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Decorah and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.1°C 61°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.7°C 38.7°F |
| Average temperature | 9.9°C 49.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 61 mm 2.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 18kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Decorah with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Decorah in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 24mm 0.9ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -5°C 23°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 108mm 4.3ins |