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Big Bend Weather in October

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

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Alpine Fort Davis Terlingua

Thinking about venturing to the Big Bend, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in the Big Bend in October

The Big Bend, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in the Big Bend generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Fort Davis at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Terlingua at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Terlingua and 8°C (46°F) in Fort Davis.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Terlingua with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Fort Davis with 33 mm (1.3 in).

Explore the Big Bend by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Big Bend — and find the best time to visit. (based on Alpine)

January15°C (59°F) February18°C (64°F) March22°C (72°F) April26°C (79°F) May30°C (86°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October26°C (79°F) November20°C (68°F) December16°C (61°F)
Best Time to Visit the Big Bend →

Best Places to Visit in the Big Bend in October

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

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 Big Bend

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

Temperature range in the Big Bend (October)

Precipitation variation in the Big Bend (October)

Alpine

In October Alpine generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Alpine →

Fort Davis

In October Fort Davis generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fort Davis →

Terlingua

In October Terlingua generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Terlingua →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Alpine 26°C (79°F) 9°C (48°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Fort Davis 25°C (77°F) 8°C (46°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Terlingua 31°C (88°F) 13°C (55°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)

The Big Bend weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in the Big Bend, the United States of America brings perfect weather. In Alpine, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

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

In Alpine, the average daytime high in October is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in the Big Bend, the United States of America during October, with Alpine averaging close to 31 mm (1.2 in).

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

We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to the Big Bend, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Alpine is perfect.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Alpine. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Big Bend.

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