Dubuque in October
7.0out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Mild: highs around 16°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
16°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
8Rainy days (69 mm)
10:49 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 18:12 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 16°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -10°C | 38 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| February | 0°C | -8°C | 43 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.2 |
| March | 8°C | -2°C | 63 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 15°C | 5°C | 106 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 21°C | 11°C | 114 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 26°C | 17°C | 120 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| July | 28°C | 19°C | 98 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.6 |
| August | 27°C | 17°C | 96 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.7 |
| September | 23°C | 13°C | 92 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| October | 16°C | 6°C | 69 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.0 |
| November | 8°C | 0°C | 58 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.6 |
| December | 1°C | -6°C | 48 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Dubuque in October?
Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit Dubuque?
The best months are September, August, July.