Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Wichita Mountains in October
Wichita Mountains cools off: highs slip to 74°F (23°C), from 85°F in September, with lows of 50°F (10°C) and about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 93/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 74°F (23°C)
- Avg low
- 50°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (76 mm)
- Humidity
- 62%
- Cloud cover
- 38%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 06 min
- Comfort score
- 93/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 74°F (23°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 13°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Some rain is likely, about 3.0 in (76 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October is one of Wichita Mountains's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 62°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: March & April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in September to 93/100.
- Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 74°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 Wichita Mountains in October
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Charons Garden Wilderness
Rugged boulder-strewn wilderness area with scrambles and canyons.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best spring–fall.
Park Tavern
Medicine Park beer garden on the main drag.
Why now October scores 93/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Elk Mountain Trail
Popular 2-mile round-trip climb to granite boulders and a summit view.
Why now Highs near 74°F and 3.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Mount Scott
Paved road to a 2,464-foot summit with views over lakes and prairie.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Holy City of the Wichitas
Stone chapel and Passion play set built in the 1930s.
Nearby in October
- Oklahoma City in October~84 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lake Hefner in October~85 mi · highs 73°F, 3.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Dallas in October~175 mi · highs 79°F, 4.0 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Tulsa in October~182 mi · highs 73°F, 3.7 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
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.
Wichita Mountains in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Wichita Mountains?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 93/100. Expect highs of 74°F (23°C) and 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain. Our Oklahoma Route 66 route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Wichita Mountains in October?
Average highs are 74°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 Wichita Mountains in October?
Some: about 3.0 in (76 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.4 in (773 mm).
What should I pack for Wichita Mountains in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 74°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).
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