Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Tacoma, United States in October
Weather score28Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
4.5h
Weather score
28
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Tacoma, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October16°C average high
October is close to Tacoma's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October96mm average rain
October sits near Tacoma's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMay to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.5 hours average sun
October is below Tacoma's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October28 weather score
October scores below Tacoma's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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