The climate in Rockford during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Rockford and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 16.8°C 62.2°F |
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Nightly temperature | 4.4°C 39.9°F |
Average temperature | 10.6°C 51.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 72 mm 2.8 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 16.9kph 11 mph |
On average October is the 6th driest month of the year in Rockford with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 6.6 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 Rockford in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 28.6°C 83.5°F |
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Driest month: | February | 29mm 1.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | -3.4°C 25.9°F |
Wettest month: | June | 113mm 4.4ins |