Rochester Weather in October

What's the weather like in Rochester (Minnesota) in October 2024?

The climate in Rochester during October can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

October is in the fall / autumn in Rochester and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

Rochester weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.5°C 59.8°F
Nightly temperature 3.2°C 37.7°F
Average temperature 9.3°C 48.7°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 56 mm 2.2 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 13°C 55.5°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 19.8kph 12 mph

On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Rochester with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Rochester

Rochester average temperature in October

October rainfall

Rochester average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Rochester 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 Rochester in October 2024.

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Rochester weather stats

Rochester weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.1°C 82.6°F
Driest month: February 19mm 0.7ins
Sunniest month: July 10.8hrs
Coldest month: January -6.2°C 20.8°F
Wettest month: July 106mm 4.2ins
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