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Weather · October
Princeton weather in October
Average highs of 66°F, lows of 46°F and 3.8 in of rain, from 30 years of weather records.
October is Princeton’s 6th warmest month, with average highs of 66°F and lows of 46°F. That is 12° cooler than September, and 2° above the yearly average high.
- Average high
- 66°F
- Average low
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 3.8 in
- Wet days
- 10
- Sunrise · sunset
- 7:08 AM · 6:19 PM
October across the year
High and low Rain
What to wear in October
- Mild days: dress in layers, with a light jacket or sweater for mornings and evenings.
- Pack an umbrella or rain jacket: rain or snow falls on about 10 days this month.
October is good for
What’s on in Princeton in October
See all upcoming events and school days off.
Around Princeton
See Princeton
A look around town before you go.
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Questions
How hot does it get in Princeton in October?
Average highs are 66°F and average lows 46°F, for a daily mean of 56°F. Individual days run hotter or colder than these 30-year averages.
Does it rain in Princeton in October?
October averages 3.8 in of precipitation over about 10 days with at least 0.01 in. It is the 8th wettest month of the year.
What time is sunset in Princeton in October?
Around mid-October the sun rises about 7:08 AM and sets about 6:19 PM, for roughly 11.2 hours of daylight.
Is October a good time to visit Princeton?
Yes. October is one of the mildest months, with highs between 65°F and 85°F and little rain.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, Trenton Mercer Co Ap station (9.7 mi from downtown). Sunrise and sunset are calculated for October 15 at the city’s coordinates.