Berkshires

Berkshires Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Berkshires, the United States of America in October.

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Lenox Williamstown Great Barrington Stockbridge

Planning a trip to the Berkshires, the United States of America this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in the Berkshires in October

The Berkshires, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in the Berkshires generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Lenox.

To explore the conditions in the Berkshires, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Great Barrington with an average of 122 mm (4.8 in) to high rainfall in Williamstown with 133 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Lenox sees close to 199 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Berkshires by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Berkshires - and find the best time to visit. (based on Lenox)

January0°C (32°F) February0°C (32°F) March6°C (43°F) April14°C (57°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August25°C (77°F) September22°C (72°F) October15°C (59°F) November9°C (48°F) December3°C (37°F)
Best Time to Visit the Berkshires →

Best Places to Visit in the Berkshires in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Berkshires.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Berkshires

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in the Berkshires, the United States of America?

Temperature range in the Berkshires (October)

Precipitation variation in the Berkshires (October)

Lenox

In October Lenox generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
199 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Lenox →

Williamstown

In October Williamstown generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Williamstown →

Great Barrington

In October Great Barrington generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
199 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Great Barrington →

Stockbridge

In October Stockbridge generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
223 hours
199 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Stockbridge →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Berkshires, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Berkshires in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lenox 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Williamstown 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Great Barrington 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Stockbridge 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 127 mm (5 in)

The Berkshires weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Berkshires, the United States of America in October?

Expect mixed weather across the Berkshires, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Lenox averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 4°C (39°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in the Berkshires, the United States of America in October?

Daytime temperatures in Lenox peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in October, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does the Berkshires, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

the Berkshires, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in October. Lenox typically averages about 127 mm (5 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is October a Good Time to Visit the Berkshires, the United States of America?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Lenox, October may not be the ideal time to visit the Berkshires, the United States of America.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August and September offering mostly very good weather in Lenox. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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We have much more information about the climate in the Berkshires.

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