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Carlsbad weather in October

Average highs of 73°F, lows of 59°F and 0.50 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Carlsbad’s 4th warmest month, with average highs of 73°F and lows of 59°F. That is 2° cooler than September, and 4° above the yearly average high.

Average high
73°F
Average low
59°F
Precipitation
0.50 in
Wet days
4
Sunrise · sunset
6:53 AM · 6:16 PM

October across the year

  1. 65°48°Jan
  2. 64°49°Feb
  3. 65°51°Mar
  4. 66°53°Apr
  5. 68°57°May
  6. 70°60°Jun
  7. 74°64°Jul
  8. 76°65°Aug
  9. 76°64°Sep
  10. 73°59°Oct
  11. 70°52°Nov
  12. 65°47°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.

October is good for

What’s on in Carlsbad in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Carlsbad

Sign over Carlsbad Boulevard in downtown Carlsbad, California
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Carlsbad Village Faire shopping center 2013
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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September76°F64°F0.10 in
October73°F59°F0.50 in
November70°F52°F1.0 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Carlsbad in October?

Average highs are 73°F and average lows 59°F, for a daily mean of 66°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Carlsbad in October?

October averages 0.50 in of precipitation over about 4 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 7th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Carlsbad in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 6:53 AM and sets about 6:16 PM, for roughly 11.4 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Carlsbad?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, August. October is mild, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Carlsbad Palomar Ap station (1.1 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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