Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Salt Lake City in October
Salt Lake City cools off: highs slip to 63°F (17°C), from 79°F in September, with lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain.
At 92/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 1.8 in (46 mm)
- Humidity
- 53%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 53 min
- Comfort score
- 92/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are mild at around 63°F (17°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (6°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.8 in (46 mm) for the month.
Plan around October
October is one of Salt Lake City's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by November, the score drops to 65/100.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 9°C (16°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in September to 92/100.
- Our Salt Lake City & Park City route is planned for Late Nov – Jan, 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 42°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Salt Lake City in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Ballet West's Nutcracker at the Capitol Theatre
Ballet West dances Willam Christensen's Nutcracker, descended from the first full-length American staging, in a 1913 theater.
Cathedral of the Madeleine
Salt Lake's 1909 Catholic cathedral, with painted interiors and Christmas concerts by its choir school in December.
Temple Square
The 10-acre Latter-day Saint headquarters, strung with lights and nativity scenes from late November through December.
Why now October scores 92/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Gallivan Center Ice Rink
Outdoor rink in the downtown Gallivan Center plaza, open through the winter with skate rental.
Why now Highs near 63°F and 1.8 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in October
- Park City in October~22 mi · highs 55°F, 1.7 in rain · 4°C (8°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Capitol Reef in October~174 mi · highs 66°F, 1.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) warmer by day, drier
- Arches in October~186 mi · highs 68°F, 1.2 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, drier
- Jackson in October~196 mi · highs 52°F, 2.1 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
These averages also cover Downtown Salt Lake City.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,744 m to Salt Lake City's ~1,300 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.
Salt Lake City in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Salt Lake City?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 92/100. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain.
How cold is Salt Lake City in October?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Salt Lake City in October?
Not much: about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.3 in (542 mm).
What should I pack for Salt Lake City in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 42°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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