Gettysburg Weather in October

What's the weather like in Gettysburg (South Dakota) in October 2025?

The climate in Gettysburg during October can be summarized as cool and dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Gettysburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Gettysburg weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.5°C 61.7°F
Nightly temperature 1.7°C 35.1°F
Average temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 29 mm 1.1 ins
Rainy days 5 days
Sea temperature 12.5°C 54.4°F
Humidity 63%
Windspeed 17.6kph 11 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Gettysburg with around 29mm 1.1 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 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Gettysburg

Gettysburg average temperature in October

October rainfall

Gettysburg average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Gettysburg average rain in October

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 Gettysburg in October 2025.

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Gettysburg weather stats

Gettysburg weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.5°C 86.9°F
Driest month: January 8mm 0.3ins
Sunniest month: July 12.3hrs
Coldest month: January -5°C 23°F
Wettest month: June 81mm 3.2ins
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