Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Tulsa in October
Tulsa cools off: highs slip to 73°F (23°C), from 86°F in September, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 89/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 73°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.7 in (93 mm)
- Humidity
- 68%
- Cloud cover
- 45%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 03 min
- Comfort score
- 89/100 · Great
What October feels like
Highs settle around 73°F (23°C), warm enough for short sleeves most of the day.
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 3.7 in (93 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Tulsa's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 60°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March & April and October & November.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 7°C (13°F) from September.
- Comfort improves from 80/100 in September to 89/100.
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 73°F
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 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 Tulsa in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Gathering Place
66-acre free riverside park with gardens, trails and big playgrounds.
Why now October scores 89/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bob Dylan Center
Museum of Dylan's notebooks, recordings and manuscripts, opened in 2022.
Mother Road Market
Food hall on Route 66 with local vendors and a mini-golf course.
Woody Guthrie Center
Archive and museum on the Oklahoma folk singer, in the Tulsa Arts District.
American Solera
Acclaimed brewery known for barrel-aged sours and hazy IPAs.
Nearby in October
- Oklahoma City in October~98 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in October~98 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Eureka Springs in October~127 mi · highs 69°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Branson in October~158 mi · highs 71°F, 4.2 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler 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.
Tulsa in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Tulsa?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 89/100. Expect highs of 73°F (23°C) and 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Tulsa in October?
Average highs are 73°F (23°C) and average lows 50°F (10°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tulsa in October?
Some: about 3.7 in (93 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 39.8 in (1010 mm).
What should I pack for Tulsa in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 73°F), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 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).
Planning Tulsa in October?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.