Pittsburgh weather in October (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

How is October weather typically in Pittsburgh? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Pittsburgh generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 17°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Pittsburgh in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 14 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 168 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Pittsburgh climate page with graphs.

 

Pittsburgh, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 47%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 48%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Pittsburgh, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Pittsburgh.

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