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

Looking to travel to Gustavus in October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, Gustavus generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 8°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C.

Gustavus in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 367 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 23 days of rain.

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 in October and which places have the best weather 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 Gustavus in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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