California weather in October
October is one of the best months to visit California: highs of 25°C (78°F) and about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 14°C (57°F) and cloud cover 25% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with September, it is cooler and wetter; November brings highs of 21°C (70°F) and 25 mm (1.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Los Angeles, the largest city in California. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit California?
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Yes. October is one of the best months for weather in California.
Does it rain a lot in California in October?
No, it is usually dry: about 17 mm (0.7 in) falls in an average October. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is California in October?
Days average 25°C (78°F) and nights 14°C (57°F).
California weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 73 mm | 42% | least pleasant |
| February | 17°C (63°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 75 mm | 42% | least pleasant |
| March | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 42 mm | 40% | fair |
| April | 21°C (69°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 19 mm | 35% | best |
| May | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 9 mm | 29% | best |
| June | 27°C (80°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 1 mm | 21% | best |
| July | 30°C (85°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 2 mm | 17% | best |
| August | 30°C (86°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 mm | 14% | best |
| September | 29°C (85°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 3 mm | 17% | best |
| October | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 17 mm | 25% | best |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 25 mm | 33% | fair |
| December | 17°C (62°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 65 mm | 42% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across California in October
Weather can differ a lot within California: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 17 mm | best |
| Long Beach | 25°C (78°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 17 mm | best |
| Oakland | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 29 mm | best |
| Bakersfield | 25°C (77°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 10 mm | best |