The climate in Helena during October can be summarized as cool and dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Helena and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.4°C 57.9°F | 
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -0.8°C 30.6°F | 
| Average temperature | 6.8°C 44.2°F | 
| Daily sunshine | 7.2 hrs | 
| Avg rainfall | 19 mm 0.7 ins | 
| Rainy days | 6 days | 
| Sea temperature | 11.7°C 53°F | 
| Humidity | 58% | 
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph | 
On average October is the 5th driest month of the year in Helena with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 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 Helena in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 27.9°C 82.2°F | 
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 12mm 0.5ins | 
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.8hrs | 
| Coldest month: | January | -1.3°C 29.7°F | 
| Wettest month: | June | 55mm 2.2ins |