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Richardson weather in October

Average highs of 78°F, lows of 56°F and 5.3 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Richardson’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 78°F and lows of 56°F. That is 10° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
78°F
Average low
56°F
Precipitation
5.3 in
Wet days
8
Sunrise · sunset
7:30 AM · 6:54 PM

October across the year

  1. 56°36°Jan
  2. 60°40°Feb
  3. 69°48°Mar
  4. 75°55°Apr
  5. 83°64°May
  6. 90°71°Jun
  7. 94°75°Jul
  8. 95°75°Aug
  9. 87°67°Sep
  10. 78°56°Oct
  11. 66°46°Nov
  12. 57°38°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.
  • Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 8 days this month.

October is good for

What’s on in Richardson in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

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A look around town before you go.

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A WALK AROUND TOWN

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September87°F67°F3.3 in
October78°F56°F5.3 in
November66°F46°F3.0 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Richardson and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Richardson in October?

Average highs are 78°F and average lows 56°F, for a daily mean of 67°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Richardson in October?

October averages 5.3 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Richardson in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:30 AM and sets about 6:54 PM, for roughly 11.4 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Richardson?

The mildest months for visiting are March, April, November. October is mild, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Richardson station (2.6 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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