Poconos

Poconos Weather in October

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

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Stroudsburg Tannersville Jim Thorpe Mount Pocono

Considering a trip to the Poconos, the United States of America this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Poconos in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 15°C (59°F) in Lake Harmony to 18°C (64°F) in Stroudsburg. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Stroudsburg and 5°C (41°F) in Lake Harmony.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Stroudsburg with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) to high rainfall in Mount Pocono with 159 mm (6.3 in).

Explore the Poconos by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March9°C (48°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June26°C (79°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November11°C (52°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Poconos in October

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

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 Poconos

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

Temperature range in the Poconos (October)

Precipitation variation in the Poconos (October)

Stroudsburg

In October Stroudsburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
18°C (64°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Stroudsburg →

Tannersville

In October Tannersville generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Tannersville →

Jim Thorpe

In October Jim Thorpe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Jim Thorpe →

Mount Pocono

In October Mount Pocono generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
5°C (41°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Mount Pocono →

Lake Harmony

In October Lake Harmony generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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)
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Poconos, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stroudsburg 18°C (64°F) 6°C (43°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Tannersville 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Jim Thorpe 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Mount Pocono 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Lake Harmony 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

The Poconos weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, the Poconos, the United States of America generally has tolerable weather conditions. Stroudsburg sees daytime temperatures near 18°C (64°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

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

Average temperatures in the Poconos, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 18°C (64°F) in Stroudsburg.

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in the Poconos, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Stroudsburg sits around 138 mm (5.4 in).

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

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Stroudsburg, October might be a good time to visit the Poconos, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Stroudsburg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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