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Indian Wells weather in October

Average highs of 91°F, lows of 66°F and 0.10 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Indian Wells’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 91°F and lows of 66°F. That is 10° cooler than September, and 3° above the yearly average high.

Average high
91°F
Average low
66°F
Precipitation
0.10 in
Wet days
0
Sunrise · sunset
6:49 AM · 6:12 PM

October across the year

  1. 70°47°Jan
  2. 73°51°Feb
  3. 80°57°Mar
  4. 86°63°Apr
  5. 93°69°May
  6. 102°77°Jun
  7. 106°83°Jul
  8. 105°83°Aug
  9. 101°77°Sep
  10. 91°66°Oct
  11. 78°53°Nov
  12. 69°45°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Hot days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat, sunscreen and plenty of water for anything outdoors.

October is good for

  • Early-morning or evening outings, with indoor plans for the afternoon heat

What’s on in Indian Wells in October

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September101°F77°F0.10 in
October91°F66°F0.10 in
November78°F53°F0.20 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Indian Wells in October?

Average highs are 91°F and average lows 66°F, for a daily mean of 78°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Indian Wells in October?

October averages 0.10 in of precipitation over about 0 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 10th wettest month of the year.

What time is sunset in Indian Wells in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 6:49 AM and sets about 6:12 PM, for roughly 11.4 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Indian Wells?

The mildest months for visiting are March, November, December. October is hot, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Indio Fire Stn station (5.4 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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