California weather in October
Planning a getaway to California this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in California in October?
California is a region in the United States of America. California offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to high.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Sequoia National Park at 11°C to very warm in Brawley at 33°C. At night it cools down to 16°C in Brawley and -2°C in Sequoia National Park.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Indio with an average of 1.4 mm to high rainfall in Crescent City with 117 mm. Meanwhile, Los Angeles enjoys close to 255 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of California in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our California climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in California?
Los Angeles
In October Los Angeles generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Big Bear Lake
In October Big Bear Lake generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Francisco
In October San Francisco generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Diego
In October San Diego generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Anaheim
In October Anaheim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in California, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit California?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to California. Typically, the climate in Los Angeles is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Los Angeles.
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