Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Leavenworth in October
Leavenworth cools off: highs slip to 60°F (15°C), from 74°F in September, with lows of 41°F (5°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 6th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 60°F (15°C)
- Avg low
- 41°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 75%
- Cloud cover
- 63%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 60°F (15°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Lows average 41°F (5°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Plan around October
October is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (May – September).
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in September to 76/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 41°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Leavenworth in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Stevens Pass
Major ski area on the Cascade crest, 45 minutes west of Leavenworth on US 2, with night skiing on the front side.
Why now October scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Front Street Park
The town green and gazebo at the heart of the Christmas Lighting Festival, where the village lights are switched on at dusk.
Why now Highs near 60°F and 3.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Leavenworth Ski Hill
Small community ski hill just north of town with rope tows, tubing, night skiing and groomed Nordic trails.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Kris Kringl
Year-round Christmas store on Front Street selling ornaments, nutcrackers and German smokers.
Blackbird Island
Riverside trails in Waterfront Park, a short walk from Front Street, along the Wenatchee River.
Nearby in October
- Snoqualmie Pass in October~37 mi · highs 50°F, 7.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Seattle in October~78 mi · highs 59°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Bainbridge Island in October~87 mi · highs 59°F, 4.9 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- San Juan Island in October~127 mi · highs 56°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~997 m to Leavenworth's ~355 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.
Leavenworth in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Leavenworth?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 94 in May – September. Expect highs of 60°F (15°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
How cold is Leavenworth in October?
Average highs are 60°F (15°C) and average lows 41°F (5°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Leavenworth in October?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 31.9 in (810 mm).
What should I pack for Leavenworth in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 41°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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