Oceanside, CA weather in October
Expect mild, dry weather in Oceanside in October, with highs near 70°F and lows near 58°F. Rain falls on about 2 days. Great for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 70°F
- Normal low
- 58°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 | 70°F | 69°F |
| Normal low | 61°F | 55°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 5% | 9% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 6:43 am / 6:34 pm | 7:07 am / 5:59 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 (Pacific Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am54°Fdew point 48°F
- 9 am69°Fdew point 51°F
- Noon77°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm75°Fdew point 52°F
- 6 pm66°Fdew point 54°F
- 9 pm60°Fdew point 52°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Camp Pendleton MCAS (7 mi away); average wind 4 mph; clear or few clouds in 72% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 21%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F25 of 31
- Beach dayshigh 80-95°F, under 0.05 in of rain, afternoon wind under 15 mph2 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 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 0.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). Days with half an inch or more are rare.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202015: average high 76°F
- Coolest October2002: average high 65°F
- Wettest October2004: 5.1 in
- Driest October1993: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading100°F (October 9, 1994)
- Lowest reading40°F (October 19, 1998)
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 | 71°F | 70°F | 67°F |
| Normal low | 64°F | 58°F | 51°F |
| Wet days | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Comfortable days | 19 | 25 | 18 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.3 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -1°F from September and -3°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Escondido, CA18 mi · high 81°F · 2 wet days
- Cooler: Big Bear Lake, CA77 mi · high 63°F · 2 wet days
How Oceanside ranks in October
- Normal high202nd warmest of 378 cities; 57th of 60 in California
- Wet days21st driest of 378
- Comfortable days1st most of 340
Heating and cooling
October has 67 heating degree days and 31 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Oceanside in October?
The normal high is 70°F and the normal low is 58°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 100°F (October 9, 1994).
Does it rain a lot in Oceanside 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 2004 (5.1 in); the driest was in 1993, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Oceanside?
October ranks 2nd of 12 months on our comfort score for Oceanside (82 out of 100). It has about 25 comfortable days. The best months are June and October.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall and snow depth: Oceanside Marina (USC00046377), 1.3 mi NW of the city center, 10 ft (60 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Frost dates: Oceanside Muni Airport (USW00053121), 2.4 mi NE of the city center, 28 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour: Camp Pendleton MCAS (USW00003154), 7.4 mi NNE of the city center, 75 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Cloud cover: March AFB (USW00023119), 49 mi N of the city center, 1,516 ft (1,446 ft higher than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Marine Corps Air Station (722926-03154), 7.6 mi N of the city center, 70 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.