Pittsburgh · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 65°F, low 48°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
65° / 48°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
14/mo
Wind
10 mph
What October feels like in Pittsburgh
Sunrise
07:32
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:39
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 Pittsburgh in October
The kit for October in Pittsburgh: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-12° avg high
+1 rain days
Pittsburgh in September →
October
65°F avg high
14 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+13° avg high
+2 rain days
Pittsburgh in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Pittsburgh in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Pittsburgh in October?+
Average high 65°F, average low 48°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Pittsburgh?+
Compared to September (avg high 77°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 51°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Pittsburgh in October?+
Expect about 14 measurable rain days in October, on average.