Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Woodstock in October
Woodstock cools off: highs slip to 58°F (14°C), from 71°F in September, with lows of 40°F (4°C) and about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 67/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 58°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (4°C)
- Rain
- 4.6 in (118 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 66%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 67/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 58°F (14°C), good for long walks.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 40°F (4°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.6 in (118 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are May and September.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 8°C (14°F) from September.
- Comfort slips from 86/100 in September to 67/100.
- Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 40°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.6 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Woodstock in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park
National historical park on Mount Tom whose forest carriage roads are groomed for skiing and snowshoeing in winter.
Why now October scores 67/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Middle Covered Bridge
Town-lattice covered bridge built in 1969 over the Ottauquechee River, a short walk from the green.
Why now Highs near 58°F and 4.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Saskadena Six
Small ski hill north of town, formerly Suicide Six, opened in 1936 near the site of America's first ski tow.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Simon Pearce
Glassblowing workshop and restaurant in a brick mill above the Ottauquechee falls in Quechee.
F.H. Gillingham & Sons
General store on Elm Street run by the same family since 1886, selling Vermont food, hardware and gifts.
Nearby in October
- New Hampshire in October~56 mi · highs 60°F, 4.9 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Stowe in October~59 mi · highs 55°F, 4.8 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Vermont in October~65 mi · highs 55°F, 4.8 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- White Mountains in October~75 mi · highs 36°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 12°C (22°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~384 m to Woodstock'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.
Woodstock in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Woodstock?
It's middling, scoring 67/100. The best months are May and September, at up to 86. Expect highs of 58°F (14°C) and 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain. Our Stowe, Woodstock & the White Mountains route recommends Dec – Mar, so October is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Woodstock in October?
Average highs are 58°F (14°C) and average lows 40°F (4°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Woodstock in October?
Some: about 4.6 in (118 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 43.3 in (1101 mm).
What should I pack for Woodstock in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 40°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.6 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Woodstock in October?
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