The climate in Ouray during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Ouray and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night -5°C (24°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 14.7°C 58.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | -4.7°C 23.5°F |
| Average temperature | 5°C 41°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 48 mm 1.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.3°C 61.4°F |
| Humidity | 47% |
| Windspeed | 14.4kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Ouray with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably 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 9 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 Ouray in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 29mm 1.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 11.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.2°C 32.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 66mm 2.6ins |