Corpus Christi, TX weather in October
Corpus Christi is warm and often humid in October, with some rain: highs average 85°F and nights drop to about 65°F. There are about 7 days with rain.
- Normal high
- 85°F
- Normal low
- 65°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.1 in total
- Muggy days
- 18
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 88°F | 81°F |
| Normal low | 70°F | 61°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 25% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:22 am / 7:16 pm | 7:39 am / 6:46 pm |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Central Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am67°Fdew point 64°F
- 9 am75°Fdew point 66°F
- Noon82°Fdew point 64°F
- 3 pm83°Fdew point 64°F
- 6 pm77°Fdew point 65°F
- 9 pm73°Fdew point 65°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Corpus Christi (7 mi away); average wind 10 mph.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F4 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more8 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more18 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 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 3.1 in; a dry October brings about 1.1 in and a wet one about 3.2 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202016: average high 90°F
- Coolest October2018: average high 81°F
- Wettest October1997: 12.0 in
- Driest October2010: 0.01 in
- Highest reading101°F (October 17, 2012)
- Lowest reading28°F (October 31, 1993)
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 | 91°F | 85°F | 76°F |
| Normal low | 73°F | 65°F | 56°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 7 | 6 |
| Comfortable days | 0 | 4 | 11 |
| Daylight | 12.3 h | 11.5 h | 10.8 h |
Highs change by -6°F from September and -9°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Cooler: Fredericksburg, TX193 mi · high 79°F · 7 wet days
How Corpus Christi ranks in October
- Normal high29th warmest of 378 cities; 5th of 38 in Texas
- Wet days124th driest of 378
- Comfortable days302nd most of 340
What to pack for Corpus Christi in October
- Light, breathable clothing – highs near 85°F and about 18 muggy days
Heating and cooling
October has 12 heating degree days and 327 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 7% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Corpus Christi in October?
The normal high is 85°F and the normal low is 65°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 101°F (October 17, 2012).
Does it rain a lot in Corpus Christi in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.1 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1997 (12.0 in); the driest was in 2010 (0.01 in).
Is October a good time to visit Corpus Christi?
October ranks 8th of 12 months on our comfort score for Corpus Christi (48 out of 100). It has about 4 comfortable days and about 8 days at 90°F or hotter. The best months are January, February and March.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth, frost dates and humidity and wind by hour: Corpus Christi (USW00012924), 7.1 mi W of the city center, 45 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Corpus Christi International Airport (722510-12924), 7.4 mi WSW of the city center, 41 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.
- Not available for this location: cloud cover (no station close enough or similar enough in elevation).