The climate in Hill City during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Hill City and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.7°C 69.3°F | 
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 3.9°C 39°F | 
| Average temperature | 12.3°C 54.1°F | 
| Daily sunshine | 8.3 hrs | 
| Avg rainfall | 33 mm 1.3 ins | 
| Rainy days | 5 days | 
| Sea temperature | 16.3°C 61.4°F | 
| Humidity | 60% | 
| Windspeed | 19.8kph 12 mph | 
On average October is the 5th driest month of the year in Hill City with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 8.3 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 Hill City in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 33°C 91.4°F | 
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 13mm 0.5ins | 
| Sunniest month: | July | 12.1hrs | 
| Coldest month: | January | 3.6°C 38.5°F | 
| Wettest month: | May | 92mm 3.6ins |