Luther Burbank Home and Gardens in Santa Rosa, photographed in June 2012.

Weather · October

Santa Rosa weather in October

Average highs of 79°F, lows of 48°F and 1.6 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Santa Rosa’s 5th warmest month, with average highs of 79°F and lows of 48°F. That is 5° cooler than September, and 6° above the yearly average high.

Average high
79°F
Average low
48°F
Precipitation
1.6 in
Wet days
4
Sunrise · sunset
7:19 AM · 6:33 PM

October across the year

  1. 60°38°Jan
  2. 64°40°Feb
  3. 67°42°Mar
  4. 71°44°Apr
  5. 75°48°May
  6. 80°51°Jun
  7. 82°52°Jul
  8. 83°53°Aug
  9. 84°51°Sep
  10. 79°48°Oct
  11. 67°42°Nov
  12. 59°38°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Warm days: shorts and T-shirts, with a light layer for cooler evenings.

October is good for

What’s on in Santa Rosa in October

See all upcoming events and school days off.

Around Santa Rosa

Old Courthouse Square, Downtown Santa Rosa (Smaller Version)
Old Courthouse Square, Downtown Santa Rosa (Smaller Version)Wulfnoth · Public domain
Entrance of 2 Tread Brewing, Santa Rosa
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Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Market - December 2023 - Sarah Stierch
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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September84°F51°F0.10 in
October79°F48°F1.6 in
November67°F42°F3.2 in

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Questions

How hot does it get in Santa Rosa in October?

Average highs are 79°F and average lows 48°F, for a daily mean of 63°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Santa Rosa in October?

October averages 1.6 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 Santa Rosa in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:19 AM and sets about 6:33 PM, for roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Santa Rosa?

The mildest months for visiting are July, August, September. October is warm, with Halloween events.

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

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