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Great Barrington Weather in October

October in Great Barrington brings moderate temperatures, with daytime highs of 16°C (61°F) and nights around 4°C (39°F). Quite a bit of rainfall is expected, around 122 mm (4.8 in), so pack an umbrella.

Rainfall in Great Barrington in October

Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain, averaging 122 mm (4.8 in) in total. When showers do arrive, they tend to be on the heavier side. Worth being prepared even if rain days are not that numerous.

Temperature in Great Barrington in October

Temperatures in Great Barrington in October top out at 16°C (61°F) and drop to 4°C (39°F) overnight. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights drop to 4°C (39°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.

Sunshine in Great Barrington in October

Enjoy a sunny month with about 199 hours of sunshine, the clear skies make Great Barrington even more beautiful.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, May typically offers the best circumstances for Great Barrington.

Great Barrington Temperature in October

Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
43%
Precipitation
122 mm (4.8 in)
Rainy days
13 days
Humidity
69% *
Sunshine
199 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
58% *
* Data from: Springfield, the United States of America (64 KM, 40 Miles).

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Best Places in the United States of America in October

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Great Barrington in October

The weather can be unpredictable in October, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. High rain levels are expected, so pack waterproof gear and an umbrella or poncho. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Great Barrington in October

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

  • Swimming
    5/10
  • Cycling
    5/10
  • Walking
    5/10
  • Camping
    3/10
  • Outdoor sports
    9/10

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