Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Pasadena in October
Pasadena cools off: highs slip to 79°F (26°C), from 86°F in September, with lows of 58°F (15°C) and about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 100/100 (2nd of 12).
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (17 mm)
- Humidity
- 52%
- Cloud cover
- 25%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 07 min
- Comfort score
- 100/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 79°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.7 in (17 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 25%.
Plan around October
October is one of Pasadena's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March – June and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 88/100 in September to 100/100.
- Our Los Angeles New Year's Eve route is planned for Dec 30 – Jan 1, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — October falls outside it.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Pasadena in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Pie 'n Burger
Counter diner near Caltech since 1963, known for griddled burgers, pancakes and fruit pies by the slice.
The Raymond 1886
Seasonal American cooking in the former caretaker's cottage of the vanished Raymond Hotel, with a garden patio.
Why now October scores 100/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Colorado Street Bridge
Curved 1913 concrete arch bridge over the Arroyo Seco, with a walking path along the stream bed below.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Floatfest
The parked floats, close enough to see the seeds, petals and bark they are covered in, on Sierra Madre Boulevard.
Old Pasadena
Blocks of restored brick buildings and alleys along Colorado Boulevard, with shops, cafes and bars.
Nearby in October
- Los Angeles in October~9 mi · highs 81°F, 0.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Hollywood in October~11 mi · highs 81°F, 0.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Santa Barbara in October~91 mi · highs 76°F, 0.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Palm Springs in October~94 mi · highs 88°F, 0.3 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
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.
Pasadena in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Pasadena?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 100/100. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain.
How hot is Pasadena in October?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Pasadena in October?
Not much: about 0.7 in (17 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 13.1 in (332 mm).
What should I pack for Pasadena in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Pasadena in October?
Share this October plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.