Cranbrook Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Cranbrook

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
10.1°C
Avg Low
❄️
-1.3°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
4.4°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
40 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
73%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.3 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+1.4°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons🥶Freezing mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌦️Some rain🍃Light winds😊Comfortable humidity

Cranbrook October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Cranbrook, with average highs near 10.1°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 4.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

Cranbrook October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Cranbrook. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Cranbrook was 2022 — when the month averaged 9.1°C — while the coldest was 2009 at -0.1°C. Typical October days reach 10.1°C with nights near -1.3°C. The long-term October temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp3.4°C→5.7°C+2.3°C
Max Temp8.8°C→11.7°C+2.9°C
Min Temp-2.0°C→-0.3°C+1.7°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp0°C/decade →
Min Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

-1.0°C–1.8°C3 yr (7%)
1.8°C–4.5°C25 yr (56%)
4.5°C–7.3°C13 yr (29%)
7.3°C–10.0°C4 yr (9%)

Cranbrook October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Cranbrook, averaging 40 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2016 with 137 mm, while the driest was 1987 at 6 mm.

Cranbrook October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Cranbrook during October averages 73%. The most humid October was 2016 at 88%, and the least humid was 1987 at 52%.

Cranbrook October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Cranbrook. The sunniest Octobers were 1987 and 2002 at 2.8 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2009 at 1.8.

Cranbrook October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Cranbrook during October is 0.3 m/s. The windiest October was 1987 at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2016, 2019 and 2020, among others at 0.2 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Cranbrook

🌅
Freezing
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
🌆
Freezing
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Cranbrook

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌵5th driest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Cranbrook Weather by Month

Cranbrook October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp4.8°C3.9°C4.0°C4.3°C5.4°C+0.6°C
Avg High10.7°C9.5°C9.7°C9.7°C11.3°C+0.6°C
Avg Low-1.0°C-1.6°C-1.7°C-1.1°C-0.5°C+0.5°C
Avg Rain28 mm40 mm38 mm54 mm37 mm+9 mm

Extreme October Records in Cranbrook

🔥Warmest October27.8°C1992
🧊Coldest October-18.9°C1984
🌧️Wettest October137 mm2016
🏜️Driest October6 mm1987
🌬️Windiest October0.5 m/s1987

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Cranbrook have risen by about 2.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -18.9°C (1984) to a record high of 27.8°C (1992).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 40 mm, with a wettest year of 137 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Cranbrook?

A good time to visit Cranbrook

October is a good time to visit Cranbrook, with days averaging 10.1°C and nights around -1.3°C (mean 4.4°C, warmer than Cranbrook's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Cranbrook's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Cranbrook Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Cranbrook, with average highs near 10.1°C and lows around -1.3°C (mean 4.4°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 40 mm of rainfall and 73% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 40 mm of rainfall in Cranbrook, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 137 mm (2016), and the driest just 6 mm (1987). Humidity sits around 73% and average wind speed is 0.3 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.4 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How October has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.8°C to 11.7°C and overnight lows from -2°C to -0.3°C over the same span.
October Weather in Cranbrook, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
20259.8°C4.2°C-1.4°C22.7°C-6.6°C49 mm77%0.3 m/s2.6
202411.3°C5.5°C-0.3°C20.4°C-5.1°C35 mm74%0.3 m/s2.5
202311.5°C5.5°C-0.6°C23.3°C-10.8°C24 mm71%0.3 m/s2.4
2022 🔥15.7°C9.1°C2.5°C24.3°C-5.0°C19 mm65%0.3 m/s2.7
202110.4°C4.3°C-1.8°C21.1°C-9.1°C55 mm71%0.3 m/s2.5
20208.8°C3.6°C-1.7°C22.5°C-14.7°C41 mm75%0.2 m/s2.2
20196.4°C0.9°C-4.7°C13.4°C-15.0°C26 mm74%0.2 m/s2.4
20189.9°C4.0°C-1.8°C18.0°C-7.6°C50 mm75%0.3 m/s2.4
20178.9°C3.3°C-2.4°C17.7°C-5.7°C55 mm73%0.3 m/s2.3
2016 🌧️7.0°C3.1°C-0.8°C14.6°C-6.4°C137 mm88%0.2 m/s1.9
201513.5°C7.5°C1.5°C20.7°C-3.8°C30 mm69%0.4 m/s2.5
201412.3°C6.7°C1.1°C20.5°C-4.6°C37 mm79%0.3 m/s2.3
20139.4°C3.6°C-2.3°C15.0°C-8.1°C20 mm77%0.4 m/s2.5
20128.9°C3.5°C-1.8°C20.5°C-6.6°C74 mm78%0.2 m/s2.1
20119.2°C4.3°C-0.6°C22.0°C-5.5°C61 mm78%0.3 m/s2.1
201011.7°C6.0°C0.3°C23.3°C-4.7°C46 mm76%0.3 m/s2.5
2009 ❄️4.5°C-0.1°C-4.7°C13.4°C-13.1°C62 mm79%0.2 m/s1.8
200810.3°C4.5°C-1.4°C25.6°C-5.9°C24 mm66%0.4 m/s2.6
20079.4°C4.0°C-1.5°C19.1°C-4.5°C47 mm77%0.3 m/s2.3
200610.4°C4.5°C-1.5°C18.5°C-11.5°C36 mm70%0.3 m/s2.4
20059.0°C4.3°C-0.3°C16.0°C-4.0°C52 mm85%0.3 m/s2.1
200410.0°C4.3°C-1.4°C19.6°C-6.2°C45 mm79%0.3 m/s2.5
200312.7°C6.5°C0.4°C24.7°C-13.5°C51 mm68%0.3 m/s2.4
20029.7°C3.1°C-3.4°C16.3°C-14.1°C12 mm62%0.4 m/s2.8
20018.9°C3.2°C-2.4°C21.7°C-5.2°C37 mm72%0.2 m/s2.4
200011.9°C5.3°C-1.2°C21.4°C-5.8°C17 mm67%0.4 m/s2.5
199910.0°C4.1°C-1.8°C18.1°C-6.2°C42 mm70%0.3 m/s2.4
199811.5°C5.6°C-0.3°C18.2°C-4.4°C22 mm69%0.4 m/s2.4
19978.5°C3.5°C-1.6°C18.6°C-6.2°C49 mm81%0.2 m/s2.3
19968.2°C2.8°C-2.6°C20.2°C-12.8°C52 mm77%0.3 m/s2.4
19957.3°C2.5°C-2.2°C15.6°C-7.9°C59 mm80%0.2 m/s2.1
19949.7°C4.2°C-1.3°C17.8°C-6.2°C50 mm72%0.3 m/s2.3
199311.5°C5.5°C-0.5°C21.4°C-6.8°C27 mm71%0.4 m/s2.7
199211.5°C5.5°C-0.4°C27.8°C-6.0°C25 mm68%0.3 m/s2.4
19919.9°C3.8°C-2.3°C22.5°C-15.9°C15 mm60%0.3 m/s2.6
19906.7°C1.8°C-3.1°C13.5°C-5.5°C58 mm79%0.2 m/s2.3
198910.3°C4.4°C-1.5°C17.7°C-5.8°C37 mm73%0.3 m/s2.5
198814.0°C7.8°C1.6°C23.5°C-5.8°C25 mm63%0.3 m/s2.6
198713.6°C6.8°C0.0°C24.6°C-5.7°C6 mm52%0.5 m/s2.8
198614.3°C7.5°C0.8°C20.5°C-4.7°C24 mm64%0.4 m/s2.7
19856.5°C1.6°C-3.2°C15.8°C-9.9°C59 mm82%0.2 m/s2.2
19847.8°C2.4°C-3.0°C23.0°C-18.9°C31 mm70%0.3 m/s2.2
198310.7°C4.9°C-1.0°C15.5°C-4.6°C23 mm73%0.4 m/s—
19829.9°C4.4°C-1.0°C20.6°C-5.5°C22 mm78%0.3 m/s—
19819.1°C3.7°C-1.7°C16.0°C-4.5°C26 mm76%0.3 m/s—

Actual recorded October data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Cranbrook October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Cranbrook in October?▼

The average high in October is around 10.1°C with lows near -1.3°C (mean 4.4°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Cranbrook in October?▼

October averages 40 mm of rainfall in Cranbrook, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 137 mm in 2016.

What was the hottest October on record in Cranbrook?▼

The hottest October reached 27.8°C in 1992. The coldest dipped to -18.9°C in 1984.

Has October in Cranbrook gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average October temperatures have risen by about 2.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 8.8°C to 11.7°C and overnight lows from -2°C to -0.3°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Cranbrook?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Cranbrook and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 10.1°C daytime highs and -1.3°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Cranbrook?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Cranbrook, averaging 4.4°C.

What should I pack for Cranbrook in October?▼

For October in Cranbrook, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 10.1°C and lows of -1.3°C.

Is Cranbrook humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 73% — moderately humid.

How windy is Cranbrook in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 0.3 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1987).

Which October had the most rainfall in Cranbrook?▼

The wettest October on record was 2016 with 137 mm. On average, October sees 40 mm.

Where does this October weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Cranbrook behaves each October, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for October specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.