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Weather · October
Fort Collins weather in October
Average highs of 64°F, lows of 36°F and 1.2 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Fort Collins’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 64°F and lows of 36°F. That is 13° cooler than September, and 0° below the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 64°F
- Average low
- 36°F
- Precipitation
- 1.2 in
- Wet days
- 6
- Snow
- 4.1 in
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:10 AM · 6:21 PM
October across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in October
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Snow is likely (about 4 inches on average): waterproof boots help.
October is good for
What’s on in Fort Collins in October
See all upcoming events and school days off.
Around Fort Collins
See Fort Collins
A look around town before you go.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Fort Collins in October?
Average highs are 64°F and average lows 36°F, for a daily mean of 50°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Fort Collins in October?
October averages 1.2 in of precipitation over about 6 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
Does it snow in Fort Collins in October?
Yes, about 4.1 in of snow on average.
What time is sunset in Fort Collins in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:10 AM and sets about 6:21 PM, for roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Fort Collins?
The mildest months for visiting are June, August, September. October is mild, with Halloween events.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Ft Collins station (2.3 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.