Portales Weather in October

What's the weather like in Portales (New Mexico) in October 2025?

The climate in Portales during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Portales and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

Portales weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 23.4°C 74°F
Nightly temperature 6.5°C 43.6°F
Average temperature 14.9°C 58.8°F
Daily sunshine 9.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 34 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 19.4°C 66.9°F
Humidity 55%
Windspeed 16.9kph 11 mph

On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Portales with around 34mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Portales

Portales average temperature in October

October rainfall

Portales average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Portales 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 Portales in October 2025.

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Portales weather stats

Portales weather statistics
Hottest month: July 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: January 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: June 12.1hrs
Coldest month: January 11°C 51.8°F
Wettest month: August 71mm 2.8ins
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