Wilkes-Barre in October

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 16°C. Frequent rain: about 10 rainy days.

16°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
10Rainy days (92 mm)
10:52 hDaylight
07:23Sunrise · 18:14 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 16°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 (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

1° -7° J 3° -6° F 8° -2° M 15° 4° A 21° 10° M 25° 15° J 27° 18° J 26° 17° A 23° 13° S 16° 7° O 9° 2° N 3° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 1°C-7°C79 mm 9– – 3.9
February 3°C-6°C66 mm 9– – 4.3
March 8°C-2°C92 mm 11– – 5.0
April 15°C4°C91 mm 12– – 6.3
May 21°C10°C89 mm 13– – 7.1
June 25°C15°C101 mm 12– – 7.4
July 27°C18°C77 mm 11– – 7.6
August 26°C17°C85 mm 10– – 7.8
September 23°C13°C99 mm 9– – 7.8
October 16°C7°C92 mm 10– – 6.8
November 9°C2°C79 mm 9– – 5.8
December 3°C-3°C84 mm 10– – 4.4

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Wilkes-Barre in October?

Daytime highs average 16°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Wilkes-Barre?

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