Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Oklahoma City in October
Oklahoma City cools off: highs slip to 73°F (23°C), from 85°F in September, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 92/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.2 in (81 mm)
- Humidity
- 65%
- Cloud cover
- 40%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 05 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 73°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 50°F (10°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.2 in (81 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Oklahoma City's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 61°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March & April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 83/100 in September to 92/100.
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes73°F afternoons
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 50°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Oklahoma City in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum
Large museum of Western art, rodeo history and a recreated frontier town.
Tower Theatre
Restored 1937 movie house with a neon marquee on Route 66's 23rd Street.
Cattlemen's Steakhouse
Stockyards City steakhouse open since 1910.
Myriad Botanical Gardens
Downtown gardens around the cylindrical Crystal Bridge conservatory.
Why now October scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Picasso Cafe
Paseo Arts District restaurant with a patio and local art on the walls.
Why now Highs near 73°F and 3.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Lake Hefner in October~8 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Wichita Mountains in October~84 mi · highs 74°F, 3.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Tulsa in October~98 mi · highs 73°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dallas in October~190 mi · highs 79°F, 4.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
These averages also cover Downtown OKC & Bricktown.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Oklahoma City in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Oklahoma City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Oklahoma City in October?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 6th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Oklahoma City in October?
Some: about 3.2 in (81 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 34.6 in (878 mm).
What should I pack for Oklahoma City in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (73°F afternoons), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 50°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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