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October in Telluride averages 9°C (48°F) during the day and -3°C (27°F) at night. Quite a bit of snow/rainfall is typical this month, with around 77 mm (3 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.
October in Telluride has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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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).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Telluride in October. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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