Scranton in October

6.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 15°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

15°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
10Rainy days (93 mm)
10:51 hDaylight
07:22Sunrise · 18:13 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 15°C
  • Frequent rain: about 10 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

1° -7° J 2° -6° F 7° -2° M 14° 4° A 20° 10° M 24° 15° J 27° 17° J 26° 16° A 22° 12° S 15° 6° O 9° 1° N 3° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-7°C76 mm 9– – 3.8
February 2°C-6°C63 mm 9– – 4.2
March 7°C-2°C91 mm 11– – 4.8
April 14°C4°C89 mm 12– – 6.2
May 20°C10°C89 mm 12– – 7.1
June 24°C15°C97 mm 12– – 7.4
July 27°C17°C76 mm 11– – 7.6
August 26°C16°C84 mm 10– – 7.7
September 22°C12°C95 mm 9– – 7.8
October 15°C6°C93 mm 10– – 6.7
November 9°C1°C77 mm 9– – 5.7
December 3°C-4°C83 mm 11– – 4.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Scranton in October?

Daytime highs average 15°C and nights about 6°C.

When is the best time to visit Scranton?

The best months are September, August, July, June.