Pakyong Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Pakyong

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
23.5°C
Avg Low
❄️
16.2°C
Avg Temp
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19.9°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
75 mm
Avg Humidity
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80%
Avg Wind
🌬️
0.7 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.2
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+0.6°C
temp difference
🌤️Mild afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Pakyong October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakyong, with average highs near 23.5°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 19.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

Pakyong October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakyong. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Pakyong was 2020 — when the month averaged 21.8°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 18.3°C. Typical October days reach 23.5°C with nights near 16.2°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.2°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp19.5°C→20.4°C+0.9°C
Max Temp23.1°C→23.6°C+0.5°C
Min Temp15.9°C→17.2°C+1.3°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.2°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.4°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

18.0°C–19.0°C4 yr (9%)
19.0°C–20.0°C21 yr (47%)
20.0°C–21.0°C19 yr (42%)
21.0°C–22.0°C1 yr (2%)

Pakyong October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the drier months in Pakyong, averaging 75 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2021 with 309 mm, while the driest was 1997 at 6 mm.

Pakyong October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Pakyong during October averages 80%. The most humid October was 2024 at 89%, and the least humid was 1994 at 66%.

Pakyong October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 4.2 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Pakyong. The sunniest October was 1988 at 5.1 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2024 at 3.5.

Pakyong October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Pakyong during October is 0.7 m/s. The windiest October was 2024 at 0.8 m/s, while the calmest were 2020, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0.6 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Pakyong

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

How October Ranks in Pakyong

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌧️6th wettest month of the year
☀️5th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Pakyong Weather by Month

Pakyong October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp19.5°C19.8°C19.8°C20.0°C20.6°C+1.1°C
Avg High23.3°C23.8°C23.5°C23.4°C23.9°C+0.6°C
Avg Low15.8°C15.8°C16.1°C16.5°C17.4°C+1.6°C
Avg Rain42 mm40 mm95 mm66 mm167 mm+124 mm

Extreme October Records in Pakyong

🔥Warmest October29.4°C2021
🧊Coldest October11.9°C1992
🌧️Wettest October309 mm2021
🏜️Driest October6 mm1997
🌬️Windiest October0.8 m/s2024

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Pakyong have risen by about 0.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of 11.9°C (1992) to a record high of 29.4°C (2021).

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Rainfall in October is one of the drier months, averaging 75 mm, with a wettest year of 309 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.4°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Pakyong?

One of the best times to visit Pakyong

October is one of the best times to visit Pakyong. Expect days averaging 23.5°C and nights around 16.2°C (mean 19.9°C) — close to Pakyong's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (75 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Pakyong'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 →

Pakyong Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakyong, with average highs near 23.5°C and lows around 16.2°C (mean 19.9°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 75 mm of rainfall and 80% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 75 mm of rainfall in Pakyong, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 309 mm (2021), and the driest just 6 mm (1997). Humidity sits around 80% and average wind speed is 0.7 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.2 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.1°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 15.9°C to 17.2°C over the same span.
October Weather in Pakyong, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202523.7°C20.6°C17.5°C25.2°C15.6°C208 mm85%0.6 m/s3.7
202423.6°C20.6°C17.5°C26.3°C15.0°C133 mm89%0.8 m/s3.5
202323.2°C19.9°C16.7°C25.3°C13.9°C152 mm84%0.7 m/s3.8
202223.6°C20.2°C16.8°C26.5°C12.4°C144 mm84%0.6 m/s4.2
2021 🌧️23.7°C20.7°C17.7°C29.4°C14.2°C309 mm88%0.7 m/s3.8
2020 🔥25.5°C21.8°C18.2°C28.6°C15.2°C53 mm83%0.6 m/s4.3
201922.8°C19.7°C16.5°C24.3°C13.5°C53 mm87%0.6 m/s3.8
201822.5°C18.9°C15.3°C24.8°C12.6°C24 mm80%0.7 m/s4.2
201724.0°C20.7°C17.4°C28.5°C12.4°C101 mm84%0.6 m/s3.9
201623.7°C20.5°C17.4°C26.5°C15.0°C127 mm85%0.6 m/s3.9
201523.8°C20.4°C17.0°C27.5°C14.2°C22 mm81%0.6 m/s4.3
201423.5°C20.1°C16.6°C27.3°C13.3°C14 mm81%0.6 m/s4.4
201322.8°C19.6°C16.4°C27.3°C13.2°C203 mm82%0.6 m/s3.6
201224.0°C19.9°C15.9°C26.9°C13.5°C40 mm72%0.7 m/s4.4
201123.5°C20.0°C16.4°C26.3°C12.9°C16 mm83%0.6 m/s4.1
201023.5°C20.0°C16.5°C25.7°C14.9°C57 mm82%0.6 m/s3.8
200923.5°C19.8°C16.1°C28.8°C13.5°C182 mm78%0.7 m/s4.2
200823.5°C19.9°C16.3°C26.5°C11.9°C103 mm81%0.7 m/s4.4
200723.6°C20.2°C16.7°C28.6°C14.1°C42 mm84%0.6 m/s4
200623.8°C19.9°C16.1°C25.7°C13.6°C30 mm77%0.7 m/s4.2
200522.9°C19.4°C16.0°C26.9°C13.9°C185 mm82%0.7 m/s4.1
200422.3°C18.8°C15.2°C25.2°C12.2°C109 mm81%0.7 m/s4
200323.8°C20.1°C16.4°C26.0°C14.7°C148 mm80%0.7 m/s4
200223.2°C19.3°C15.5°C26.3°C12.8°C19 mm78%0.7 m/s4.2
200123.4°C19.9°C16.4°C25.5°C13.9°C122 mm80%0.7 m/s4.2
200024.8°C20.7°C16.6°C27.3°C14.7°C13 mm74%0.7 m/s4.4
199923.7°C20.1°C16.5°C25.7°C13.8°C116 mm82%0.7 m/s3.7
199824.0°C20.6°C17.2°C26.1°C14.3°C120 mm85%0.7 m/s4.2
199722.3°C18.5°C14.6°C25.9°C11.9°C6 mm78%0.7 m/s4.2
199623.6°C19.7°C15.9°C26.0°C14.6°C42 mm77%0.7 m/s4.6
199525.2°C20.7°C16.2°C26.3°C14.0°C17 mm68%0.7 m/s5
199424.2°C19.6°C15.1°C26.0°C12.8°C24 mm66%0.7 m/s4.8
199324.8°C20.3°C15.8°C26.0°C12.3°C9 mm69%0.7 m/s4.7
199223.7°C19.5°C15.4°C26.1°C11.9°C15 mm73%0.7 m/s4.6
199123.0°C19.3°C15.6°C25.3°C12.4°C8 mm78%0.7 m/s4.8
199023.1°C19.3°C15.5°C25.8°C12.1°C42 mm77%0.7 m/s4.4
198924.6°C20.3°C16.0°C27.5°C12.6°C12 mm72%0.7 m/s4.9
198825.3°C20.7°C16.1°C27.9°C13.7°C7 mm71%0.7 m/s5.1
198722.5°C19.1°C15.8°C24.4°C13.0°C38 mm84%0.7 m/s4.2
1986 ❄️21.9°C18.3°C14.7°C24.2°C13.0°C78 mm78%0.7 m/s4.6
198522.6°C19.1°C15.7°C25.6°C12.6°C113 mm82%0.7 m/s4.2
198423.1°C19.6°C16.2°C26.5°C13.1°C36 mm82%0.7 m/s4.1
198323.6°C19.9°C16.2°C27.8°C12.9°C41 mm74%0.7 m/s—
198223.1°C19.2°C15.2°C28.9°C12.5°C44 mm74%0.7 m/s—
198123.0°C19.5°C16.0°C24.9°C12.1°C10 mm81%0.7 m/s—

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

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Pakyong October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Pakyong in October?▼

The average high in October is around 23.5°C with lows near 16.2°C (mean 19.9°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Pakyong in October?▼

October averages 75 mm of rainfall in Pakyong, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 309 mm in 2021.

What was the hottest October on record in Pakyong?▼

The hottest October reached 29.4°C in 2021. The coldest dipped to 11.9°C in 1992.

Has October in Pakyong 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 0.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 23.1°C to 23.6°C and overnight lows from 15.9°C to 17.2°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Pakyong?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Pakyong and one of the drier months, so plan for around 23.5°C daytime highs and 16.2°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Pakyong?▼

Not quite — October is the 6th coolest month in Pakyong, averaging 19.9°C.

What should I pack for Pakyong in October?▼

For October in Pakyong, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 23.5°C and lows of 16.2°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Pakyong humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 80% — quite humid.

How windy is Pakyong in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 0.7 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 0.8 m/s (2024).

Which October had the most rainfall in Pakyong?▼

The wettest October on record was 2021 with 309 mm. On average, October sees 75 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 Pakyong 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.