Temperature in California in October

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in California, the United States of America this October.

California, the United States of America, a region in the United States of America, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 11°C (52°F) in Sequoia National Park to 33°C (91°F) in Brawley. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Brawley and -2°C (28°F) in Sequoia National Park.

What is the temperature of the different cities in California, the United States of America in October?

Discover the typical October temperatures for the most popular locations of California on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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California temperatures in October: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in California, the United States of America in October?

Expect daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Los Angeles. That makes October a high month for California, the United States of America.

How cold does it get at night in California, the United States of America in October?

Los Angeles sees nighttime lows close to 16°C (61°F) in October.

What is the warmest city in October in California, the United States of America?

Brawley tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 16°C (61°F).

What is the coldest city in October in California, the United States of America?

According to our data, Sequoia National Park holds the title for the coldest city in California, the United States of America in October. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 11°C (52°F) and drops to lows of about -2°C (28°F) during the night.

How much sun does California, the United States of America get in October?

Los Angeles enjoys approximately 255 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

What is the water temperature in October?

Across California, the United States of America, sea temperatures in October range from cold at 14°C (57°F) in San Francisco to cool at 19°C (66°F) in Palm Springs — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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