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Sanford weather in October (Maine, United States of America)

What should you pack for a trip to Sanford in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Sanford includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 16°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 4°C.

Precipitation

Sanford in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 187 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Sanford, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 74% *  
SunshineSunshine 187 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 57% *  
Data from: Portland, the United States of America (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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