Alabama weather in October
Thinking about venturing to Alabama this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Alabama in October?
Alabama is a region in the United States of America. In October, Alabama experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Echo Lake Park at 8°C to warm in Andalusia at 27°C. At night it cools down to 11°C in Andalusia and -2°C in Echo Lake Park.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Echo Lake Park with an average of 57 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Salishan Beach with 169 mm. In Birmingham, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 232 hours of sunshine in Birmingham. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Alabama in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Alabama climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Alabama?
Birmingham
In October Birmingham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Montgomery
In October Montgomery generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Gulf Shores
In October Gulf Shores generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Orange Beach
In October Orange Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Huntsville
In October Huntsville generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Alabama, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit Alabama?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to Alabama. Typically, the climate in Birmingham is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, October provides perfect weather in Birmingham. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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