La Prairie Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in La Prairie

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
13.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
4.1°C
Avg Temp
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8.8°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
95 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.9 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.4
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+2.9°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

La Prairie October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in La Prairie, with average highs near 13.5°C and lows around 4.1°C (mean 8.8°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 95 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

La Prairie October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in La Prairie. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in La Prairie was 2017 — when the month averaged 13.2°C — while the coldest was 1981 at 5.2°C. Typical October days reach 13.5°C with nights near 4.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.8°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp7.9°C→11.3°C+3.4°C
Max Temp12.8°C→16.4°C+3.6°C
Min Temp3.1°C→6.3°C+3.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.8°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

5.0°C–7.3°C9 yr (20%)
7.3°C–9.5°C18 yr (40%)
9.5°C–11.8°C15 yr (33%)
11.8°C–14.0°C3 yr (7%)

La Prairie October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is a relatively wet time of year in La Prairie, averaging 95 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2019 with 212 mm, while the driest was 1994 at 18 mm.

La Prairie October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in La Prairie during October averages 80%. The most humid October was 2005 at 86%, and the least humid was 1994 at 74%.

La Prairie October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 2.4 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in La Prairie. The sunniest Octobers were 1984, 1997 and 2024 at 2.9 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 1988, 2006 and 2018 at 2.

La Prairie October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in La Prairie during October is 2.9 m/s. The windiest October was 1995 at 3.5 m/s, while the calmest was 2022 at 2.3 m/s.

What October Feels Like in La Prairie

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

How October Ranks in La Prairie

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌧️3rd wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore La Prairie Weather by Month

La Prairie October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp7.6°C8.2°C8.5°C9.5°C10.9°C+3.3°C
Avg High12.5°C13.0°C13.0°C14.1°C15.9°C+3.4°C
Avg Low2.8°C3.4°C4.0°C5.0°C5.9°C+3.1°C
Avg Rain78 mm83 mm112 mm111 mm84 mm+6 mm

Extreme October Records in La Prairie

🔥Warmest October29.8°C2023
🧊Coldest October-4.9°C1988
🌧️Wettest October212 mm2019
🏜️Driest October18 mm1994
🌬️Windiest October3.5 m/s1995

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in La Prairie have risen by about 3.4°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -4.9°C (1988) to a record high of 29.8°C (2023).

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Rainfall in October is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 95 mm, with a wettest year of 212 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit La Prairie?

A good time to visit La Prairie

October is a good time to visit La Prairie, with days averaging 13.5°C and nights around 4.1°C (mean 8.8°C, warmer than La Prairie's yearly average) and higher rainfall. July and August are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See La Prairie'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 →

La Prairie Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in La Prairie, with average highs near 13.5°C and lows around 4.1°C (mean 8.8°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 95 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 95 mm of rainfall in La Prairie, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 212 mm (2019), and the driest just 18 mm (1994). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 2.9 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 3.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.8°C to 16.4°C and overnight lows from 3.1°C to 6.3°C over the same span.
October Weather in La Prairie, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202516.5°C11.1°C5.7°C29.7°C0.5°C104 mm75%2.5 m/s2.8
202416.0°C10.6°C5.2°C23.9°C-4.6°C34 mm75%2.9 m/s2.9
202316.6°C12.1°C7.7°C29.8°C-4.4°C127 mm82%2.7 m/s2.1
202215.9°C10.2°C4.6°C22.6°C-1.4°C42 mm75%2.3 m/s2.8
202117.0°C12.6°C8.2°C24.3°C1.0°C106 mm81%2.6 m/s2.2
202013.1°C8.5°C3.8°C23.3°C-3.9°C90 mm79%2.8 m/s2.3
2019 🌧️14.0°C9.5°C5.1°C17.2°C0.6°C212 mm85%2.7 m/s2.4
201811.0°C6.8°C2.5°C26.4°C-3.9°C75 mm79%3.2 m/s2
2017 🔥18.4°C13.2°C8.0°C25.5°C1.0°C111 mm79%3.2 m/s2.6
201614.1°C9.6°C5.1°C25.1°C-2.8°C167 mm79%2.8 m/s2.3
201512.5°C7.5°C2.5°C23.3°C-4.6°C83 mm74%3 m/s2.6
201414.8°C10.7°C6.5°C25.2°C0.3°C93 mm81%3.1 m/s2.2
201314.8°C10.0°C5.2°C23.1°C-3.9°C66 mm79%2.8 m/s2.5
201214.8°C10.5°C6.1°C20.6°C0.1°C92 mm83%2.9 m/s2.1
201114.0°C9.7°C5.5°C22.8°C-3.4°C96 mm83%3.1 m/s2.4
201012.2°C7.6°C3.1°C18.9°C-3.1°C115 mm82%3 m/s2.3
200910.8°C6.6°C2.4°C18.5°C-3.8°C104 mm83%2.7 m/s2.2
200813.1°C8.4°C3.7°C23.8°C-2.9°C106 mm79%2.7 m/s2.5
200716.0°C11.2°C6.3°C26.0°C-3.3°C131 mm82%2.5 m/s2.6
200611.6°C7.6°C3.6°C19.8°C-2.4°C154 mm84%3.2 m/s2
200513.1°C9.4°C5.6°C26.0°C-2.1°C186 mm86%3.1 m/s2.2
200414.1°C9.1°C4.1°C23.5°C-1.4°C45 mm81%2.8 m/s2.6
200311.4°C7.3°C3.1°C22.8°C-4.1°C178 mm83%2.9 m/s2.3
200211.5°C6.8°C2.1°C26.2°C-4.0°C102 mm79%2.7 m/s2.5
200114.8°C10.2°C5.6°C23.8°C-2.8°C73 mm77%3.2 m/s2.4
200013.2°C8.4°C3.6°C22.9°C-3.6°C39 mm81%2.7 m/s2.3
199912.4°C7.3°C2.3°C19.9°C-3.9°C87 mm78%2.9 m/s2.5
199814.5°C9.6°C4.8°C22.5°C-0.7°C66 mm77%3.3 m/s2.5
199712.8°C7.9°C2.9°C25.7°C-4.5°C40 mm75%2.6 m/s2.9
199613.0°C8.0°C3.0°C23.0°C-2.5°C91 mm77%3.3 m/s2.4
199514.7°C10.4°C6.1°C24.0°C-3.5°C143 mm80%3.5 m/s2.4
199414.9°C9.5°C4.2°C23.4°C-0.6°C18 mm74%2.4 m/s2.7
199310.8°C6.3°C1.8°C19.5°C-3.4°C100 mm80%3.2 m/s2.3
199210.7°C6.0°C1.3°C20.1°C-4.5°C72 mm79%2.7 m/s2.2
199113.9°C8.7°C3.5°C23.8°C-3.8°C83 mm83%2.6 m/s2.3
199012.4°C8.2°C4.0°C23.3°C-4.5°C128 mm84%3.1 m/s2.3
198913.6°C8.7°C3.8°C22.8°C-1.9°C109 mm82%3 m/s2.5
198810.6°C6.1°C1.7°C24.9°C-4.9°C98 mm82%3.3 m/s2
198712.3°C7.1°C1.8°C20.4°C-3.7°C58 mm78%2.8 m/s2.5
198611.8°C7.0°C2.2°C19.6°C-4.3°C70 mm83%2.6 m/s2.4
198513.0°C8.2°C3.5°C18.5°C-4.2°C84 mm80%2.8 m/s2.4
198414.5°C9.5°C4.6°C21.8°C-4.2°C47 mm78%2.4 m/s2.9
198312.9°C8.0°C3.2°C26.2°C-4.1°C87 mm79%3 m/s—
198213.9°C8.8°C3.6°C20.1°C-3.3°C37 mm80%2.8 m/s—
1981 ❄️9.8°C5.2°C0.6°C16.5°C-4.0°C108 mm83%2.5 m/s—

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

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La Prairie October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in La Prairie in October?▼

The average high in October is around 13.5°C with lows near 4.1°C (mean 8.8°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in La Prairie in October?▼

October averages 95 mm of rainfall in La Prairie, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 212 mm in 2019.

What was the hottest October on record in La Prairie?▼

The hottest October reached 29.8°C in 2023. The coldest dipped to -4.9°C in 1988.

Has October in La Prairie 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 3.4°C. Daytime highs moved from 12.8°C to 16.4°C and overnight lows from 3.1°C to 6.3°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit La Prairie?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in La Prairie and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 13.5°C daytime highs and 4.1°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in La Prairie?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in La Prairie, averaging 8.8°C.

What should I pack for La Prairie in October?▼

For October in La Prairie, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 13.5°C and lows of 4.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is La Prairie humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is La Prairie in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 2.9 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.5 m/s (1995).

Which October had the most rainfall in La Prairie?▼

The wettest October on record was 2019 with 212 mm. On average, October sees 95 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 La Prairie 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.