Salt Lake City weather in October (Utah, United States of America)

How is the weather in Salt Lake City in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Salt Lake City generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 6°C.

Salt Lake City in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 8 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 251 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salt Lake City climate page with graphs.

 

Salt Lake City, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 38 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
SunshineSunshine 251 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 72%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Salt Lake City in October?

For visitors traveling to Salt Lake City, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in October.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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