Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Stowe in October
Stowe cools off: highs slip to 55°F (13°C), from 69°F in September, with lows of 39°F (4°C) and about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 61/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 39°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.8 in (122 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 71%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 61/100 · Good
What October feels like
It's cool, with highs near 55°F (13°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 39°F (4°C).
Expect regular rain: about 4.8 in (122 mm) falls in the month.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 85/100 in September to 61/100.
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes4.8 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Stowe in October
With 4.8 in of rain, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Stowe Community Church
White 1863 church whose tall steeple, set against the mountains, is the best-known view of Stowe village.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Cold Hollow Cider Mill
Cider mill on the Stowe road, known since 1974 for fresh-pressed cider and cider doughnuts.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in October.
Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum
Small museum in Stowe's 1818 former town meeting hall covering Vermont's ski history, from rope tows to Olympians.
von Trapp Brewing Bierhall
The family's Austrian-style lager brewery and beer hall below the lodge, serving schnitzel, sausages and pretzels.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 4.8 in of rain.
Nearby in October
- Vermont in October~8 mi · highs 55°F, 4.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Woodstock in October~59 mi · highs 58°F, 4.6 in rain · 1°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in October~70 mi · highs 36°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Montréal in October~84 mi · highs 56°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~394 m to Stowe's ~220 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.
Stowe in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Stowe?
It's middling, scoring 61/100. The best months are September, at up to 85. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Stowe in October?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 39°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Stowe in October?
Yes: about 4.8 in (122 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1150 mm).
What should I pack for Stowe in October?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (4.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Stowe 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.