Buffalo · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 60°F, low 49°F. Expect 17 rain days — plan around the radar. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
60° / 49°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
17/mo
Wind
15 mph
What October feels like in Buffalo
Sunrise
07:30
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:32
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Buffalo in October
The kit for October in Buffalo: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a wind-blocking layer for exposed routes, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-12° avg high
+4 rain days
Buffalo in September →
October
60°F avg high
17 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+13° avg high
+1 rain days
Buffalo in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Buffalo in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Buffalo in October?+
Average high 60°F, average low 49°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Buffalo?+
Compared to September (avg high 72°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 47°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Buffalo in October?+
Expect about 17 measurable rain days in October, on average.