Solan Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Solan

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
29.8°C
Avg Low
❄️
12.4°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
21.1°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
15 mm
Avg Humidity
💧
51%
Avg Wind
🌬️
1.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
-0.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons❄️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Solan October Weather Overview

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Solan, with average highs near 29.8°C and lows around 12.4°C (mean 21.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm of rainfall and 51% relative humidity across the period.

Solan October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Solan. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Solan was 2001 — when the month averaged 23.2°C — while the coldest was 2010 at 19.4°C. Typical October days reach 29.8°C with nights near 12.4°C. The long-term October temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp21.1°C21.4°C+0.3°C
Max Temp31.1°C28.7°C-2.4°C
Min Temp11.0°C14.1°C+3.1°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp0°C/decade →
Max Temp-0.5°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

19.0°C20.3°C12 yr (27%)
20.3°C21.5°C16 yr (36%)
21.5°C22.8°C13 yr (29%)
22.8°C24.0°C4 yr (9%)

What October Feels Like in Solan

🌅
Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceLow
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How October Ranks in Solan

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵3rd driest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Solan Weather by Month

Solan October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp21.4°C20.6°C21.5°C20.7°C21.6°C+0.2°C
Avg High31.2°C29.5°C30.4°C28.6°C29.2°C-2°C
Avg Low11.5°C11.8°C12.6°C12.8°C13.9°C+2.4°C
Avg Rain10 mm18 mm14 mm10 mm30 mm+20 mm

Extreme October Records in Solan

🔥Warmest October34.3°C1983
🧊Coldest October9.3°C1984
🌧️Wettest October78 mm1998
🏜️Driest October0 mm1981
🌬️Windiest October1.8 m/s1982

Key Insights for October

October temperatures in Solan have risen by about 0.3°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

October has ranged from a record low of 9.3°C (1984) to a record high of 34.3°C (1983).

Rainfall in October is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm, with a wettest year of 78 mm.

Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.5°C per decade while lows rose 0.6°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

📊 View Solan's full weather history →

Is October a Good Time to Visit Solan?

One of the best times to visit Solan

October is one of the best times to visit Solan. Expect days averaging 29.8°C and nights around 12.4°C (mean 21.1°C) — close to Solan's yearly average — with low rainfall (15 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

Solan Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Solan, with average highs near 29.8°C and lows around 12.4°C (mean 21.1°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 15 mm of rainfall and 51% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 15 mm of rainfall in Solan, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 78 mm (1998), and the driest just 0 mm (1981). Humidity sits around 51% and average wind speed is 1.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5 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 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.1°C to 28.7°C and overnight lows from 11°C to 14.1°C over the same span.
October Weather in Solan, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearHighLowAvgRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202527.6°C14.5°C21.0°C65 mm78%1.3 m/s4.8
202428.7°C16.3°C22.5°C2 mm67%1.5 m/s5.2
202327.8°C13.0°C20.4°C30 mm69%1.4 m/s5.1
202228.5°C13.2°C20.9°C40 mm73%1.3 m/s4.9
202130.9°C13.3°C22.1°C40 mm71%1.5 m/s4.9
202031.8°C13.1°C22.5°C0 mm42%1.5 m/s5.6
201926.9°C12.9°C19.9°C9 mm64%1.4 m/s4.9
201827.5°C11.6°C19.5°C10 mm67%1.5 m/s5.3
201730.7°C13.3°C22.0°C0 mm50%1.5 m/s5.4
201631.1°C14.1°C22.6°C5 mm45%1.7 m/s5.2
201530.0°C13.2°C21.6°C14 mm53%1.5 m/s5.1
201429.0°C13.7°C21.3°C23 mm62%1.5 m/s4.8
201327.3°C13.2°C20.3°C22 mm69%1.4 m/s4.4
201229.1°C12.6°C20.8°C3 mm54%1.5 m/s5.2
201127.0°C12.0°C19.5°C7 mm65%1.5 m/s5.2
2010 ❄️27.3°C11.6°C19.4°C7 mm69%1.4 m/s5.2
200930.7°C10.7°C20.7°C36 mm48%1.6 m/s5.3
200827.4°C12.6°C20.0°C15 mm67%1.4 m/s5
200730.2°C13.6°C21.9°C7 mm39%1.6 m/s5.6
200632.0°C13.7°C22.9°C15 mm52%1.6 m/s5
200529.1°C12.0°C20.5°C2 mm48%1.5 m/s5.4
200430.3°C11.6°C20.9°C47 mm52%1.5 m/s4.7
200328.5°C12.0°C20.2°C8 mm49%1.5 m/s5.5
200231.0°C12.7°C21.9°C6 mm47%1.5 m/s5.2
2001 🔥32.2°C14.2°C23.2°C1 mm35%1.5 m/s5.2
200032.8°C13.2°C23.0°C0 mm32%1.7 m/s5.3
199931.6°C13.4°C22.5°C16 mm35%1.7 m/s5.3
1998 🌧️30.4°C11.9°C21.1°C78 mm54%1.5 m/s4.6
199728.3°C11.1°C19.7°C23 mm58%1.3 m/s4.3
199628.4°C12.0°C20.2°C43 mm57%1.5 m/s4.8
199529.6°C11.3°C20.5°C2 mm52%1.5 m/s4.8
199428.2°C11.5°C19.8°C1 mm52%1.4 m/s5
199330.2°C10.5°C20.4°C0 mm38%1.6 m/s5
199230.0°C11.8°C20.9°C15 mm45%1.6 m/s4.9
199129.6°C12.4°C21.0°C2 mm41%1.5 m/s5
199028.3°C11.8°C20.1°C1 mm53%1.5 m/s4.8
198933.0°C11.6°C22.3°C0 mm28%1.7 m/s5
198828.2°C13.2°C20.7°C1 mm55%1.5 m/s5
198733.7°C11.5°C22.6°C23 mm31%1.8 m/s4.7
198630.8°C12.3°C21.6°C13 mm40%1.7 m/s4.5
198530.2°C10.8°C20.5°C47 mm51%1.5 m/s4.6
198430.0°C9.3°C19.7°C0 mm42%1.6 m/s4.9
198334.3°C11.3°C22.8°C3 mm35%1.7 m/s
198231.6°C12.7°C22.1°C2 mm34%1.8 m/s
198129.4°C11.1°C20.2°C0 mm45%1.7 m/s

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

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Solan October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Solan in October?

The average high in October is around 29.8°C with lows near 12.4°C (mean 21.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Solan in October?

October averages 15 mm of rainfall in Solan, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 78 mm in 1998.

What was the hottest October on record in Solan?

The hottest October reached 34.3°C in 1983. The coldest dipped to 9.3°C in 1984.

Has October in Solan 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 0.3°C. Daytime highs moved from 31.1°C to 28.7°C and overnight lows from 11°C to 14.1°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Solan?

October is one of the cooler months of the year in Solan and one of the drier months, so plan for around 29.8°C daytime highs and 12.4°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Solan?

Not quite — October is the 6th coolest month in Solan, averaging 21.1°C.

What should I pack for Solan in October?

For October in Solan, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 29.8°C and lows of 12.4°C.

Is Solan humid in October?

Relative humidity in October averages 51% — relatively dry.

How windy is Solan in October?

Average wind speed in October is 1.5 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 1.8 m/s (1982).

Which October had the most rainfall in Solan?

The wettest October on record was 1998 with 78 mm. On average, October sees 15 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.

Solan full weather history Other Himachal Pradesh cities

Explore how the weather in Solan 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.