DeKalb weather in October (Illinois, United States of America)

What kind of weather does October bring to DeKalb? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In October, DeKalb tends to experience moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 17°C, cooling down at night to around 5°C.

Precipitation

DeKalb in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 195 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, September typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

DeKalb, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 56% *  

* Data from: Chicago, the United States of America (70 KM, 43 Miles).

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 DeKalb, 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

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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