Weather in October in Arizona
Planning a trip to Arizona this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Arizona in October?
Arizona is a region in the United States of America. The weather in Arizona in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Greer at 16°C to very warm in Gila Bend at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Gila Bend and 1°C in Greer. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For specific regional insights in Arizona, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Yuma with an average of 2 mm to moderate rainfall in Williams with 37 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 309 hours of sunshine in Phoenix. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a more detailed look at Arizona's conditions throughout the year, check out our Arizona climate page.
Where to go in Arizona in October





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Arizona?
Phoenix
In October Phoenix generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Scottsdale
In October Scottsdale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Tucson
In October Tucson generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Kingman
In October Kingman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Sierra Vista
In October Sierra Vista generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arizona, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit Arizona?
We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Arizona with overall perfect weather in Phoenix. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Phoenix. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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