Brockton Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Brockton

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
17.0°C
Avg Low
❄️
7.1°C
Avg Temp
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12.1°C
Avg Rain
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113 mm
Avg Humidity
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78%
Avg Wind
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0.5 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
2.9
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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+2.2°C
temp difference
❄️Cool afternoons❄️Cold mornings☁️Cloudier skies🌧️Wet month🍃Light winds💦Humid air

Brockton October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Brockton, with average highs near 17°C and lows around 7.1°C (mean 12.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 113 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

Brockton October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Brockton. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Brockton was 2017 — when the month averaged 15.9°C — while the coldest was 1988 at 9.4°C. Typical October days reach 17°C with nights near 7.1°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.6°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp11.4°C→13.6°C+2.2°C
Max Temp16.5°C→18.4°C+1.9°C
Min Temp6.3°C→8.8°C+2.5°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.7°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

9.0°C–10.8°C7 yr (16%)
10.8°C–12.5°C21 yr (47%)
12.5°C–14.3°C14 yr (31%)
14.3°C–16.0°C3 yr (7%)

Brockton October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is a relatively wet time of year in Brockton, averaging 113 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2005 with 331 mm, while the driest was 1994 at 19 mm.

Brockton October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Brockton during October averages 78%. The most humid October was 2005 at 85%, and the least humid was 1997 at 69%.

Brockton October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 2.9 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Brockton. The sunniest Octobers were 1987 and 1994 at 3.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest were 2005, 2018 and 2019 at 2.4.

Brockton October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Brockton during October is 0.5 m/s. The windiest Octobers were 2021, 2022 and 2025, among others at 0.5 m/s, while the calmest were 2013, 2023 and 2024, among others at 0.4 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Brockton

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

How October Ranks in Brockton

🔥6th warmest month of the year
🌧️2nd wettest month of the year
☀️8th sunniest month of the year

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

Explore Brockton Weather by Month

Brockton October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp11.0°C11.5°C11.8°C12.8°C13.5°C+2.5°C
Avg High16.2°C16.7°C16.7°C17.6°C18.3°C+2.1°C
Avg Low5.8°C6.4°C6.9°C8.1°C8.7°C+2.9°C
Avg Rain100 mm112 mm112 mm124 mm120 mm+20 mm

Extreme October Records in Brockton

🔥Warmest October30.5°C2007
🧊Coldest October-5.3°C2020
🌧️Wettest October331 mm2005
🏜️Driest October19 mm1994
🌬️Windiest October0.5 m/s1981

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Brockton have risen by about 2.2°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -5.3°C (2020) to a record high of 30.5°C (2007).

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Rainfall in October is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 113 mm, with a wettest year of 331 mm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Brockton?

A good time to visit Brockton

October is a good time to visit Brockton, with days averaging 17°C and nights around 7.1°C (mean 12.1°C, warmer than Brockton's yearly average) and higher rainfall. August and July are marginally more temperate, but October still suits most travellers.

See Brockton'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 →

Brockton Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Brockton, with average highs near 17°C and lows around 7.1°C (mean 12.1°C). It is a relatively wet time of year, averaging 113 mm of rainfall and 78% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 113 mm of rainfall in Brockton, a relatively wet time of year compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 331 mm (2005), and the driest just 19 mm (1994). Humidity sits around 78% and average wind speed is 0.5 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 2.9 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.5°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 6.3°C to 8.8°C over the same span.
October Weather in Brockton, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202517.5°C12.9°C8.3°C29.4°C1.9°C168 mm78%0.5 m/s3.2
202419.3°C13.6°C7.9°C26.3°C1.9°C24 mm71%0.4 m/s3.3
202318.7°C14.0°C9.4°C27.5°C2.6°C75 mm84%0.4 m/s2.9
202217.6°C13.0°C8.4°C23.9°C1.1°C134 mm82%0.5 m/s3
202119.0°C14.6°C10.2°C24.0°C3.6°C168 mm83%0.5 m/s2.7
202018.0°C12.9°C7.8°C25.0°C-5.3°C151 mm77%0.5 m/s2.7
201917.2°C13.0°C8.7°C26.3°C3.6°C157 mm81%0.5 m/s2.4
201815.9°C11.2°C6.5°C26.6°C-2.2°C138 mm83%0.5 m/s2.4
2017 🔥21.1°C15.9°C10.7°C27.0°C3.6°C157 mm77%0.5 m/s3.1
201617.7°C12.6°C7.6°C26.0°C-1.1°C144 mm78%0.5 m/s3
201516.3°C11.4°C6.5°C22.9°C-3.0°C80 mm75%0.5 m/s3
201417.8°C13.2°C8.7°C25.4°C1.9°C138 mm80%0.5 m/s2.6
201318.3°C13.0°C7.8°C26.9°C0.3°C31 mm75%0.4 m/s2.9
201218.1°C13.5°C8.9°C25.0°C0.2°C89 mm81%0.4 m/s2.5
201116.6°C12.3°C8.1°C26.0°C-2.3°C180 mm82%0.5 m/s2.7
201016.8°C12.0°C7.3°C25.1°C2.1°C123 mm77%0.5 m/s2.9
200915.2°C10.5°C5.8°C21.8°C0.9°C158 mm81%0.5 m/s2.5
200815.8°C10.8°C5.8°C22.0°C-2.1°C60 mm79%0.5 m/s3.2
200720.3°C15.1°C9.9°C30.5°C0.5°C71 mm76%0.4 m/s2.9
200616.5°C11.4°C6.3°C24.9°C0.3°C148 mm77%0.5 m/s3
2005 🌧️16.4°C12.3°C8.3°C26.9°C-0.1°C331 mm85%0.5 m/s2.4
200415.5°C11.4°C7.3°C22.4°C2.6°C61 mm82%0.5 m/s2.8
200315.9°C11.0°C6.0°C24.7°C-0.7°C131 mm77%0.5 m/s2.9
200215.7°C10.8°C6.0°C29.1°C-1.5°C85 mm75%0.5 m/s2.9
200118.9°C13.0°C7.1°C26.3°C-1.2°C26 mm70%0.4 m/s3.2
200017.2°C11.8°C6.5°C26.4°C-0.5°C51 mm74%0.5 m/s2.9
199916.1°C10.8°C5.5°C22.6°C0.2°C115 mm79%0.5 m/s3.2
199816.5°C11.6°C6.8°C25.2°C2.5°C122 mm75%0.5 m/s3
199717.1°C11.6°C6.1°C27.7°C-1.5°C62 mm69%0.5 m/s3
199615.4°C10.3°C5.3°C20.5°C-0.5°C203 mm80%0.5 m/s3.1
199518.8°C13.5°C8.1°C26.0°C2.2°C175 mm79%0.5 m/s3
199416.8°C11.5°C6.1°C22.1°C1.6°C19 mm74%0.5 m/s3.4
199315.2°C10.3°C5.3°C24.6°C-1.0°C106 mm77%0.5 m/s2.9
199215.4°C10.1°C4.9°C23.5°C-0.3°C55 mm75%0.5 m/s2.7
199117.0°C12.1°C7.3°C23.6°C0.2°C94 mm81%0.5 m/s3.1
199018.7°C13.6°C8.5°C27.2°C-1.2°C170 mm77%0.5 m/s3
198916.4°C11.3°C6.2°C22.1°C0.5°C188 mm82%0.5 m/s3.1
1988 ❄️14.5°C9.4°C4.3°C26.3°C-4.4°C76 mm73%0.5 m/s2.8
198715.4°C10.0°C4.7°C22.2°C-0.4°C78 mm79%0.5 m/s3.4
198616.6°C11.1°C5.7°C25.3°C-0.6°C74 mm73%0.5 m/s3
198517.1°C11.8°C6.6°C24.0°C-0.9°C54 mm73%0.5 m/s3
198417.6°C12.7°C7.7°C24.0°C-1.4°C112 mm79%0.4 m/s3.1
198316.4°C11.5°C6.6°C27.0°C-2.3°C117 mm76%0.5 m/s—
198216.8°C11.3°C5.7°C26.1°C-1.3°C87 mm75%0.5 m/s—
198114.7°C9.8°C4.9°C19.0°C-0.5°C115 mm78%0.5 m/s—

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

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Brockton October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Brockton in October?▼

The average high in October is around 17°C with lows near 7.1°C (mean 12.1°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Brockton in October?▼

October averages 113 mm of rainfall in Brockton, a relatively wet time of year. The wettest on record was 331 mm in 2005.

What was the hottest October on record in Brockton?▼

The hottest October reached 30.5°C in 2007. The coldest dipped to -5.3°C in 2020.

Has October in Brockton 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 2.2°C. Daytime highs moved from 16.5°C to 18.4°C and overnight lows from 6.3°C to 8.8°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Brockton?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Brockton and a relatively wet time of year, so plan for around 17°C daytime highs and 7.1°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Brockton?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Brockton, averaging 12.1°C.

What should I pack for Brockton in October?▼

For October in Brockton, pack warm layers and a jacket for chilly mornings, with typical highs of 17°C and lows of 7.1°C. Bring an umbrella or light rain jacket too.

Is Brockton humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 78% — quite humid.

How windy is Brockton in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 0.5 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 0.5 m/s (1981).

Which October had the most rainfall in Brockton?▼

The wettest October on record was 2005 with 331 mm. On average, October sees 113 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 Brockton 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.