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Breckenridge weather in October

Average highs of 54°F, lows of 21°F and 1.0 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.

October is Breckenridge’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 54°F and lows of 21°F. That is 12° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.

Average high
54°F
Average low
21°F
Precipitation
1.0 in
Wet days
8
Snow
7.1 in
Sunrise · sunset
7:13 AM · 6:26 PM

October across the year

  1. 31°2°Jan
  2. 33°4°Feb
  3. 41°11°Mar
  4. 48°18°Apr
  5. 58°26°May
  6. 69°33°Jun
  7. 75°38°Jul
  8. 73°37°Aug
  9. 66°30°Sep
  10. 54°21°Oct
  11. 41°11°Nov
  12. 32°3°Dec

High and low Rain

What to wear in October

  • Cool days: a warm jacket and long pants, plus layers for the swing between morning and afternoon.
  • Freezing nights: expect frost on cars in the morning.
  • Snow is likely (about 7 inches on average): waterproof boots help.

October is good for

What’s on in Breckenridge in October

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Around Breckenridge

Barney Ford House Museum, Breckenridge, CO, USA
Barney Ford House MuseumRochkind · CC BY-SA 4.0
Breckenridge Rotary Snowplow
Breckenridge Rotary SnowplowJohn Peeken · Public domain
Breckenridge slopes in summer
Breckenridge slopes in summerDavepark · CC BY-SA 3.0

See Breckenridge

A look around town before you go.

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October compared with the months around it

MonthHighLowRain
September66°F30°F1.4 in
October54°F21°F1.0 in
November41°F11°F0.90 in

Planning a trip? See the best time to visit Breckenridge and today’s forecast.

Questions

How hot does it get in Breckenridge in October?

Average highs are 54°F and average lows 21°F, for a daily mean of 37°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.

Does it rain in Breckenridge in October?

October averages 1.0 in of precipitation over about 8 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 9th wettest month of the year.

Does it snow in Breckenridge in October?

Yes, about 7.1 in of snow on average.

What time is sunset in Breckenridge in October?

Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:13 AM and sets about 6:26 PM, for roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.

Is October a good time to visit Breckenridge?

The mildest months for visiting are June, July, September. October is cool, with Halloween events.

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Dillon 1 E station (8 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.

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