New Bedford Weather in October

What's the weather like in New Bedford (Massachusetts) in October 2025?

The climate in New Bedford during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in New Bedford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

New Bedford weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.5°C 63.5°F
Nightly temperature 8.5°C 47.3°F
Average temperature 13°C 55.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 14.8°C 58.7°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in New Bedford with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in New Bedford

New Bedford average temperature in October

October rainfall

New Bedford average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

New Bedford 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 New Bedford in October 2025.

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New Bedford weather stats

New Bedford weather statistics
Hottest month: July 26.9°C 80.4°F
Driest month: July 76mm 3ins
Sunniest month: October 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 2.9°C 37.2°F
Wettest month: December 119mm 4.7ins
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