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Texas Weather in October

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

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Considering a trip to Texas, 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 Texas in October

Texas, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. In October, Texas experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Dumas at 22°C (72°F) to very warm in Mission at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Mission and 6°C (43°F) in Dumas.

To explore the conditions in Texas, 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 heavy rainfall in Liberty with 183 mm (7.2 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Houston sees around 225 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Texas by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Texas - and find the best time to visit. (based on Houston)

January17°C (63°F) February19°C (66°F) March23°C (73°F) April26°C (79°F) May30°C (86°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August35°C (95°F) September32°C (90°F) October28°C (82°F) November23°C (73°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Texas in October

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

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 Texas

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

Temperature range in Texas (October)

Precipitation variation in Texas (October)

Houston

In October Houston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
225 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Houston →

San Antonio

In October San Antonio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
29°C (84°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
220 hours
175 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Antonio →

Austin

In October Austin generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
216 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Austin →

Galveston

In October Galveston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
239 hours
239 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
158 mm (6.2 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Galveston →

Dallas

In October Dallas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
230 hours
185 hours
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Dallas →

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

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Houston 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
San Antonio 29°C (84°F) 16°C (61°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Austin 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Galveston 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Dallas 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Fort Worth 26°C (79°F) 14°C (57°F) 102 mm (4 in)

Texas weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Texas, the United States of America brings very good weather. In Houston, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 17°C (63°F).

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

In Houston, the average daytime high in October is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Texas, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Houston sits around 156 mm (6.1 in).

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

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Houston, October might be a good time to visit Texas, the United States of America.

On average, the best time to visit Texas, the United States of America is in March with generally excellent weather in Houston. On the other hand, the weather in June, July and August tend to be less favorable.

Interested in more climate information?

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