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Tacoma weather in October (Washington State, United States of America)

Curious about the October weather in Tacoma? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Tacoma generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 16°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C.

Tacoma in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 104 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 153 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, 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 Tacoma climate page with graphs.

 

Tacoma, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 51%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 104 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
SunshineSunshine 153 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

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 Tacoma in October?

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 in October.

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

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