Gustavus weather in October (Alaska, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gustavus during October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of October in Gustavus typically includes low temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 8°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 5°C.

Precipitation

Gustavus in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 367 mm for the month. Expect frequent, heavy rain this month, marking the peak rainfall period. A poncho will help protect you from getting soaked. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 65 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Gustavus. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gustavus, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 367 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 65 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

* Data from: Juneau, the United States of America (67 KM, 41 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.

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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