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Palo Alto weather in October (California, United States of America)

Planning a trip to Palo Alto in October? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Palo Alto, October is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 23°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Palo Alto in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 3 days of rain are anticipated.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 243 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palo Alto, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 243 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 71% *  
* Data from: San Francisco, the United States of America (27 KM, 17 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.

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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 Palo Alto in October?

For visitors traveling to Palo Alto, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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