Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Homer in October
Homer cools off: highs slip to 44°F (7°C), from 53°F in September, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 7.3 in (186 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 34/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (7°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 7.3 in (186 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~9 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 44°F (7°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 39°F (4°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 7.3 in (186 mm) across the month.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are June – August.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, September – November.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (9°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in September to 34/100.
- Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes7.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Homer in October
With 7.3 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Salty Dawg Saloon
Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.3 in of rain.
La Baleine Cafe
Small Spit cafe known for seafood breakfast bowls and fresh fish.
Why now Easy to slot in when October's rain moves in.
Homer Brewing Company
Homer's oldest brewery, a small taproom pouring growlers and pints.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter October days.
Pratt Museum
Local museum covering Kachemak Bay natural history and Homer's homesteading past.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 7.3 in of rain.
Mako's Water Taxi
Water taxi across Kachemak Bay to trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.
Nearby in October
- Seward in October~80 mi · highs 44°F, 11.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Anchorage in October~123 mi · highs 42°F, 3.4 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Talkeetna in October~191 mi · highs 39°F, 4.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~285 m to Homer's ~32 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Homer in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Homer?
It's middling, scoring 34/100. The best months are June – August, at up to 69. Expect highs of 44°F (7°C) and 7.3 in (186 mm) of rain. Our Alaska Glacier Route recommends Jun – Aug, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Homer in October?
Average highs are 44°F (7°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Homer in October?
Yes: about 7.3 in (186 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.1 in (1627 mm).
What should I pack for Homer in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (7.3 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Homer in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.