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Kentucky Weather in October

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Kentucky, the United States of America in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kentucky in October

Kentucky, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Kentucky generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Florence at 19°C (66°F) and warm in Eddyville at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Eddyville and 8°C (46°F) in Florence.

For a closer look at conditions across Kentucky, the United States of America, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Grayson with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to high rainfall in Central City with 124 mm (4.9 in).

Explore Kentucky by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March13°C (55°F) April20°C (68°F) May24°C (75°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September27°C (81°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December8°C (46°F)
Best Time to Visit Kentucky →

Best Places to Visit in Kentucky in October

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

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 Kentucky

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

Temperature range in Kentucky (October)

Precipitation variation in Kentucky (October)

Lexington

In October Lexington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Lexington →

Louisville

In October Louisville generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
211 hours
138 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Louisville →

Frankfort

In October Frankfort generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Frankfort →

Bowling Green

In October Bowling Green generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Bowling Green →

Paducah

In October Paducah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Paducah →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lexington 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Louisville 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Frankfort 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Bowling Green 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Paducah 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Florence 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Kentucky weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Kentucky, the United States of America in October. The popular destination of Lexington averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 8°C (46°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Lexington peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in October, dropping to about 8°C (46°F) overnight.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Kentucky, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Lexington sits around 103 mm (4.1 in).

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

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Kentucky, the United States of America with overall tolerable weather in Lexington.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June and September offering mostly pleasant weather in Lexington. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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