Odessa Weather in October (1981–2025)

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October at a Glance in Odessa

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
26.4°C
Avg Low
❄️
11.6°C
Avg Temp
🌡️
19.0°C
Avg Rain
🌧️
42 mm
Avg Humidity
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54%
Avg Wind
🌬️
3.1 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
4.8
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
📈
+0.7°C
temp difference
🌡️Warm afternoons🌤️Cool mornings🌤️Fairly sunny🌦️Some rain💨Breezy🏜️Low humidity

Odessa October Weather Overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 11.6°C (mean 19°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 42 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

Odessa October Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa. Across 45 years of records, the warmest October in Odessa was 2024 — when the month averaged 22.8°C — while the coldest was 1986 at 16.7°C. Typical October days reach 26.4°C with nights near 11.6°C. The long-term trend is warming, about 0.5°C per decade.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp18.1°C→21.0°C+2.9°C
Max Temp24.6°C→28.6°C+4°C
Min Temp11.6°C→13.5°C+1.9°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.5°C/decade ↗
Max Temp+0.6°C/decade ↗
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

16.0°C–17.8°C8 yr (18%)
17.8°C–19.5°C25 yr (56%)
19.5°C–21.3°C8 yr (18%)
21.3°C–23.0°C4 yr (9%)

Odessa October Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

October is about average for rainfall in Odessa, averaging 42 mm of rainfall. The wettest October on record was 2018 with 144 mm, while the driest was 2024 at 0 mm.

Odessa October Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Odessa during October averages 54%. The most humid October was 1986 at 73%, and the least humid was 2020 at 41%.

Odessa October Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

October receives about 4.8 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Odessa. The sunniest October was 2007 at 5.4 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2000 at 3.7.

Odessa October Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Odessa during October is 3.1 m/s. The windiest October was 2000 at 3.8 m/s, while the calmest was 1985 at 2.6 m/s.

What October Feels Like in Odessa

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Cool
Morning
🌞
Warm
Afternoon
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Cool
Evening
Rain chanceModerate
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How October Ranks in Odessa

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

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

Explore Odessa Weather by Month

Odessa October Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp18.4°C18.7°C18.6°C19.2°C20.7°C+2.3°C
Avg High25.2°C26.6°C25.7°C26.8°C28.4°C+3.2°C
Avg Low11.5°C10.8°C11.6°C11.7°C13.0°C+1.5°C
Avg Rain60 mm22 mm59 mm35 mm28 mm-32 mm

Extreme October Records in Odessa

🔥Warmest October39.3°C2000
🧊Coldest October-6.0°C2019
🌧️Wettest October144 mm2018
🏜️Driest October0 mm2024
🌬️Windiest October3.8 m/s2000

Key Insights for October

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October temperatures in Odessa have risen by about 2.9°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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October has ranged from a record low of -6°C (2019) to a record high of 39.3°C (2000).

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Rainfall in October is about average for rainfall, averaging 42 mm, with a wettest year of 144 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs rose about 0.6°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, widening the gap between day and night.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Odessa?

One of the best times to visit Odessa

October is one of the best times to visit Odessa. Expect days averaging 26.4°C and nights around 11.6°C (mean 19°C) — close to Odessa's yearly average — with moderate rainfall (42 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Odessa'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 →

Odessa Weather in October — In Depth

☀️ October climate overview

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa, with average highs near 26.4°C and lows around 11.6°C (mean 19°C). It is about average for rainfall, averaging 42 mm of rainfall and 54% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in October

October averages 42 mm of rainfall in Odessa, about average for rainfall compared with the rest of the year. The wettest October on record saw 144 mm (2018), and the driest just 0 mm (2024). Humidity sits around 54% and average wind speed is 3.1 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 4.8 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 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.6°C to 28.6°C and overnight lows from 11.6°C to 13.5°C over the same span.
October Weather in Odessa, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202529.3°C21.9°C14.6°C34.8°C4.2°C33 mm46%3.2 m/s4.9
2024 🔥30.9°C22.8°C14.7°C35.1°C7.5°C0 mm44%3.3 m/s5.2
202327.5°C20.4°C13.2°C34.4°C-0.6°C67 mm52%3.1 m/s4.8
202225.9°C18.7°C11.5°C32.8°C4.6°C58 mm55%2.7 m/s4.7
202129.3°C21.3°C13.3°C37.3°C6.6°C7 mm43%3 m/s5.1
202027.7°C19.2°C10.6°C37.2°C-1.9°C2 mm41%3.5 m/s5.2
201925.8°C17.8°C9.9°C34.8°C-6.0°C4 mm46%3.3 m/s5
2018 🌧️23.5°C17.7°C11.8°C34.8°C2.2°C144 mm69%3.2 m/s4
201726.3°C18.7°C11.1°C33.7°C1.3°C13 mm52%3.4 m/s5.1
201629.6°C21.9°C14.2°C35.0°C7.5°C11 mm56%3 m/s4.9
201526.6°C20.0°C13.4°C34.2°C4.8°C101 mm58%3.3 m/s4.3
201428.5°C20.6°C12.7°C34.0°C8.6°C4 mm50%2.8 m/s5.2
201326.4°C18.7°C11.1°C35.2°C2.3°C43 mm52%3.1 m/s4.8
201225.8°C18.0°C10.2°C33.1°C1.0°C5 mm55%3 m/s4.9
201127.9°C19.5°C11.0°C35.5°C1.8°C19 mm44%3.3 m/s5.2
201027.2°C19.4°C11.6°C31.6°C4.5°C6 mm45%3 m/s5.1
200925.1°C17.6°C10.2°C33.1°C0.1°C29 mm54%3.4 m/s4.5
200825.9°C18.3°C10.7°C32.3°C1.6°C50 mm56%3.2 m/s4.9
200727.6°C19.8°C12.1°C33.7°C3.0°C7 mm50%3.3 m/s5.4
200624.8°C18.3°C11.7°C33.2°C3.7°C68 mm57%3.3 m/s4.8
200524.4°C17.8°C11.2°C34.4°C5.0°C110 mm65%2.9 m/s4.4
200424.6°C18.6°C12.6°C29.3°C6.3°C86 mm69%2.9 m/s4.2
200327.8°C20.3°C12.8°C33.8°C4.6°C31 mm54%2.9 m/s4.6
200223.9°C17.6°C11.3°C35.3°C4.8°C115 mm66%3.2 m/s3.8
200127.9°C19.4°C10.9°C33.6°C4.0°C11 mm43%3.6 m/s5.1
200024.9°C18.7°C12.6°C39.3°C1.8°C79 mm63%3.8 m/s3.7
199927.4°C19.0°C10.6°C34.6°C3.2°C12 mm42%3.1 m/s5.2
199827.7°C20.4°C13.1°C34.8°C8.0°C61 mm53%3.6 m/s4.7
199725.8°C18.2°C10.7°C34.3°C0.1°C36 mm51%3.3 m/s4.9
199627.1°C18.9°C10.6°C33.2°C2.0°C7 mm50%3.3 m/s4.7
199527.6°C19.0°C10.5°C33.3°C5.4°C15 mm43%3.1 m/s5.3
199426.3°C19.0°C11.7°C33.6°C5.7°C21 mm49%2.8 m/s4.7
199325.0°C17.4°C9.7°C33.9°C-3.7°C26 mm49%2.9 m/s4.8
199227.4°C19.4°C11.5°C33.1°C4.4°C1 mm48%2.7 m/s4.9
199125.8°C18.2°C10.6°C32.4°C-2.2°C10 mm54%2.9 m/s5.2
199025.6°C17.5°C9.4°C31.0°C1.3°C34 mm55%3 m/s5
198927.2°C19.3°C11.4°C34.3°C1.0°C5 mm43%3 m/s5.3
198826.8°C19.2°C11.6°C32.9°C7.6°C0 mm55%2.7 m/s5
198727.1°C19.5°C11.9°C32.3°C6.8°C10 mm53%2.9 m/s5
1986 ❄️22.6°C16.7°C10.9°C30.6°C2.4°C129 mm73%3 m/s3.8
198524.0°C17.7°C11.4°C34.1°C5.5°C109 mm67%2.6 m/s4.1
198423.7°C17.2°C10.7°C29.1°C4.6°C73 mm64%3.2 m/s3.9
198325.7°C19.4°C13.1°C34.2°C6.1°C108 mm63%3 m/s—
198225.9°C18.5°C11.0°C34.3°C5.0°C11 mm47%3 m/s—
198123.8°C17.8°C11.7°C30.2°C1.7°C95 mm67%3.2 m/s—

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

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Odessa October Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Odessa in October?▼

The average high in October is around 26.4°C with lows near 11.6°C (mean 19°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Odessa in October?▼

October averages 42 mm of rainfall in Odessa, about average for rainfall. The wettest on record was 144 mm in 2018.

What was the hottest October on record in Odessa?▼

The hottest October reached 39.3°C in 2000. The coldest dipped to -6°C in 2019.

Has October in Odessa 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 2.9°C. Daytime highs moved from 24.6°C to 28.6°C and overnight lows from 11.6°C to 13.5°C over the same span.

Is October a good time to visit Odessa?▼

October is one of the warmer months of the year in Odessa and about average for rainfall, so plan for around 26.4°C daytime highs and 11.6°C at night.

Is October the coldest month in Odessa?▼

Not quite — October is the 7th coolest month in Odessa, averaging 19°C.

What should I pack for Odessa in October?▼

For October in Odessa, pack light layers you can adjust through the day, with typical highs of 26.4°C and lows of 11.6°C.

Is Odessa humid in October?▼

Relative humidity in October averages 54% — relatively dry.

How windy is Odessa in October?▼

Average wind speed in October is 3.1 m/s. The windiest October on record averaged 3.8 m/s (2000).

Which October had the most rainfall in Odessa?▼

The wettest October on record was 2018 with 144 mm. On average, October sees 42 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 Odessa 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.