The climate in Fort Yates during October can be summarized as cool and dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Fort Yates and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16°C 60.7°F | 
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.7°C 35°F | 
| Average temperature | 8.8°C 47.8°F | 
| Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs | 
| Avg rainfall | 23 mm 0.9 ins | 
| Rainy days | 5 days | 
| Sea temperature | 11.8°C 53.2°F | 
| Humidity | 63% | 
| Windspeed | 17.6kph 11 mph | 
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Fort Yates with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 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 Fort Yates in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 29.9°C 85.8°F | 
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 8mm 0.3ins | 
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.3hrs | 
| Coldest month: | January | -5.4°C 22.3°F | 
| Wettest month: | June | 71mm 2.8ins |