Louisville · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 69°F, low 52°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
69° / 52°F
Humidity
71%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What October feels like in Louisville
Sunrise
07:53
Mid-month average
Sunset
19:04
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 Louisville in October
The kit for October in Louisville: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-12° avg high
+3 rain days
Louisville in September →
October
69°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+14° avg high
+2 rain days
Louisville in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Louisville in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Louisville in October?+
Average high 69°F, average low 52°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Louisville?+
Compared to September (avg high 81°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 55°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Louisville in October?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in October, on average.