Lakeshore Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Lakeshore

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
14.7°C
Avg Low
❄️
9.3°C
Avg Temp
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12.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
64 mm
Avg Humidity
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77%
Avg Wind
🌬️
4.6 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+2.5°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month💨Breezy💦Humid air

Lakeshore October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lakeshore, with average highs near 14.7°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 12°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

Lakeshore October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lakeshore. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Lakeshore was 2021 — when the month averaged 16.3°C — while the coldest was 1988 at 8.1°C. Typical October days reach 14.7°C with nights near 9.3°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 1.1°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp10.5°C→14.5°C+4°C
Max Temp13.3°C→17.2°C+3.9°C
Min Temp7.8°C→11.8°C+4°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+1.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+1.2°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

8.0°C–10.3°C6 yr (13%)
10.3°C–12.5°C19 yr (42%)
12.5°C–14.8°C15 yr (33%)
14.8°C–17.0°C5 yr (11%)

Lakeshore October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Lakeshore, averaging 64 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2012 with 117 mm, while the driest was 2022 at 27 mm.

Lakeshore October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Lakeshore during October averages 77%. The most humid October was 1986 at 84%, and the least humid was 2024 at 68%.

Lakeshore October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 2.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Lakeshore. The sunniest Octobers were 2024 and 2025 at 3.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2009 at 2.4.

Lakeshore October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Lakeshore during October is 4.6 m/s. The windiest October was 2012 at 5.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1984 at 3.3 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Lakeshore

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Cold
Morning
🌞
Cool
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★☆☆

How October Ranks in Lakeshore

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

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

Explore Lakeshore Weather by Month

Lakeshore October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp10.0°C11.1°C12.1°C13.4°C14.1°C+4.1°C
Avg High12.8°C14.0°C14.7°C16.0°C16.8°C+4°C
Avg Low7.3°C8.1°C9.6°C10.7°C11.4°C+4.1°C
Avg Rain74 mm56 mm63 mm71 mm57 mm-17 mm

Extreme October Records in Lakeshore

🔥Warmest October26.9°C2007
🧊Coldest October-1.1°C1988
🌧️Wettest October117 mm2012
🏜️Driest October27 mm2022
🌬️Windiest October5.8 m/s2012

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Lakeshore have risen by about 4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -1.1°C (1988) to a record high of 26.9°C (2007).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 64 mm, with a wettest year of 117 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Lakeshore?

A good time to visit Lakeshore

October is a good time to visit Lakeshore, with days averaging 14.7°C and nights around 9.3°C (mean 12°C, warmer than Lakeshore's yearly average) and moderate rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Lakeshore'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 →

Lakeshore Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lakeshore, with average highs near 14.7°C and lows around 9.3°C (mean 12°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 64 mm of rainfall and 77% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 64 mm of rainfall in Lakeshore, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 117 mm (2012), and the driest just 27 mm (2022). Humidity sits around 77% and average wind speed is 4.6 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.8 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 4°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.3°C to 17.2°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 11.8°C over the same span.
October Weather in Lakeshore, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.8°C15.1°C12.3°C26.8°C6.6°C62 mm71%4.7 m/s3.4
202417.8°C14.8°C11.8°C24.2°C8.1°C35 mm68%4.2 m/s3.4
202316.1°C13.8°C11.4°C24.9°C2.1°C66 mm76%4.8 m/s2.5
202215.6°C12.6°C9.5°C21.6°C5.3°C27 mm71%4.9 m/s3.2
2021 🔥18.6°C16.3°C14.0°C24.3°C9.0°C86 mm81%4.3 m/s2.5
202014.8°C12.1°C9.4°C22.0°C2.8°C65 mm76%4.9 m/s2.7
201916.7°C14.0°C11.2°C26.2°C3.9°C74 mm78%4.9 m/s2.8
201815.4°C12.5°C9.6°C25.2°C3.6°C74 mm80%5.1 m/s2.6
201717.9°C15.2°C12.4°C24.9°C5.1°C77 mm78%5 m/s2.8
201617.1°C14.5°C11.9°C23.5°C5.9°C59 mm78%4.6 m/s3
201515.8°C13.2°C10.7°C21.5°C4.6°C54 mm75%5.4 m/s2.8
201415.1°C12.6°C10.0°C21.4°C5.5°C52 mm78%5 m/s2.6
201316.1°C13.7°C11.3°C23.4°C4.6°C66 mm78%4.7 m/s3
2012 🌧️14.6°C12.1°C9.6°C21.3°C5.0°C117 mm78%5.8 m/s2.5
201115.1°C12.7°C10.3°C21.2°C6.3°C87 mm79%4.6 m/s2.7
201015.9°C13.2°C10.4°C21.9°C5.2°C47 mm73%5 m/s3.2
200913.5°C11.2°C8.8°C18.3°C4.1°C76 mm77%5.1 m/s2.4
200814.6°C12.1°C9.7°C21.6°C2.6°C40 mm73%4.9 m/s3.2
200718.6°C16.0°C13.5°C26.9°C7.0°C61 mm77%4.8 m/s3
200613.5°C10.9°C8.3°C21.6°C3.2°C102 mm78%5.3 m/s2.6
200516.1°C13.7°C11.3°C24.6°C5.7°C33 mm77%4.5 m/s3
200415.8°C13.4°C11.0°C21.9°C6.4°C49 mm78%4.8 m/s2.8
200312.8°C10.0°C7.1°C20.2°C2.5°C51 mm78%4 m/s2.9
200212.9°C10.4°C7.9°C24.2°C3.0°C38 mm76%4.1 m/s2.7
200113.0°C10.3°C7.7°C20.2°C2.6°C107 mm80%5.1 m/s2.6
200016.0°C13.3°C10.6°C22.0°C5.7°C70 mm79%4.2 m/s2.9
199913.9°C10.9°C7.8°C20.3°C2.8°C53 mm74%4.5 m/s3
199816.2°C13.5°C10.8°C23.2°C6.8°C38 mm75%4.6 m/s3.2
199715.4°C12.6°C9.8°C23.9°C1.6°C30 mm74%4.6 m/s3.1
199613.5°C10.4°C7.3°C19.4°C0.7°C46 mm81%4.7 m/s2.7
199514.3°C11.2°C8.1°C20.5°C4.1°C74 mm79%5 m/s2.6
199414.4°C11.6°C8.7°C19.3°C3.4°C30 mm77%4 m/s3
199312.6°C9.2°C5.8°C19.1°C0.5°C56 mm78%4.5 m/s2.8
199212.3°C9.4°C6.6°C19.6°C0.2°C51 mm79%4.3 m/s2.8
199113.9°C11.1°C8.4°C19.8°C2.4°C102 mm77%4.4 m/s2.8
199013.9°C10.7°C7.6°C21.5°C1.4°C76 mm79%4.9 m/s2.9
198913.7°C10.5°C7.3°C20.0°C2.4°C44 mm79%4.4 m/s2.9
1988 ❄️10.7°C8.1°C5.6°C21.5°C-1.1°C95 mm76%5.1 m/s2.7
198711.0°C8.2°C5.3°C16.0°C2.3°C65 mm77%4.2 m/s2.9
198613.3°C10.7°C8.1°C17.8°C3.5°C87 mm84%4.1 m/s2.6
198513.2°C10.5°C7.8°C18.1°C4.2°C100 mm79%4 m/s2.7
198414.4°C11.8°C9.2°C18.1°C5.4°C47 mm81%3.3 m/s2.9
198313.2°C10.4°C7.7°C20.3°C1.7°C100 mm79%4.4 m/s—
198213.7°C10.6°C7.5°C20.8°C1.6°C33 mm76%3.6 m/s—
198112.1°C9.4°C6.8°C17.7°C-0.3°C93 mm80%4.7 m/s—

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

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Lakeshore October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Lakeshore in October?▼

The average high in October is around 14.7°C with lows near 9.3°C (mean 12°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Lakeshore in October?▼

October averages 64 mm of rainfall in Lakeshore, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 117 mm in 2012.

What was the hottest October on record in Lakeshore?▼

The hottest October reached 26.9°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -1.1°C in 1988.

Has October in Lakeshore 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 4°C. Daytime highs moved from 13.3°C to 17.2°C and overnight lows from 7.8°C to 11.8°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Lakeshore?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Lakeshore and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 14.7°C daytime highs and 9.3°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Lakeshore?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Lakeshore, averaging 12°C.

What should I pack for Lakeshore in October?▼

For October in Lakeshore, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 14.7°C and lows of 9.3°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Lakeshore humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 77% — quite humid.

How windy is Lakeshore in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 4.6 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 5.8 m/s (2012).

Which October had the most rainfall in Lakeshore?▼

The wettest October on record was 2012 with 117 mm. On average, October sees 64 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 Lakeshore 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.