Gilbert, AZ weather in October
In October, Gilbert sees highs around 89°F and lows around 66°F: hot and dry. Rain falls on about 2 days.
- Normal high
- 89°F
- Normal low
- 66°F
- Wet days
- 2
- 0.6 in total
- Muggy days
- 0
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 95°F | 83°F |
| Normal low | 72°F | 60°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 7% | 7% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:21 am / 6:12 pm | 6:44 am / 5:36 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Arizona time (no daylight saving)).
A typical October day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 42°F
- 9 am74°Fdew point 41°F
- Noon83°Fdew point 40°F
- 3 pm88°Fdew point 38°F
- 6 pm85°Fdew point 37°F
- 9 pm78°Fdew point 41°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (13 mi away); average wind 6 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F5 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more17 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more0 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow2 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in1 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 0.6 in; a dry October brings about 0.0 in and a wet one about 0.7 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202020: average high 95°F
- Coolest October2000: average high 82°F
- Wettest October2018: 5.3 in
- Driest October1995: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading107°F (October 1, 2020)
- Lowest reading43°F (October 31, 2019)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 100°F | 89°F | 77°F |
| Normal low | 78°F | 66°F | 54°F |
| Wet days | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 5 | 17 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.4 h |
Highs change by -11°F from September and -12°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Sedona, AZ105 mi · high 79°F · 3 wet days
How Gilbert ranks in October
- Normal high6th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 13 in Arizona
- Wet days31st driest of 378
- Comfortable days298th most of 340
What to pack for Gilbert in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 89°F
Heating and cooling
October has 6 heating degree days and 390 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Gilbert in October?
The normal high is 89°F and the normal low is 66°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 107°F (October 1, 2020).
Does it rain a lot in Gilbert in October?
About 2 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 0.6 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2018 (5.4 in); the driest was in 1995, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Gilbert?
October ranks 7th of 12 months on our comfort score for Gilbert (45 out of 100). It has about 5 comfortable days and about 17 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January and February.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (USW00023183), 13 mi WNW of the city center, 1,107 ft (129 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Rain, snowfall and snow depth: Tempe ASU (USC00028499), 9.2 mi WNW of the city center, 1,167 ft (69 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Airport (722780-23183), 13 mi WNW of the city center, 1,113 ft (123 ft lower than the city). Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).