AI-generatedCoeur d'Alene at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,460 h
- Rain a year
- 721 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 667 m
Climate in Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while December is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year, Coeur d'Alene is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Coeur d'Alene
The best time to visit Coeur d'Alene is from May to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and from September to October. Rain is frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 103 mm.
Coeur d'Alene through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Coeur d'Alene in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 9–20 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Coeur d'Alene in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- 11.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Coeur d'Alene in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–24 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Coeur d'Alene in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–5 °C by day
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Nov – Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – September
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 7°
- Midday, 13:00: about 15°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:0418:01
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:45–07:46 · evening 17:19–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:33–06:45 · evening 18:20–18:32
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Coeur d'Alene compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 19° at the start of the month to 11° at the end. The days get 1.6 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 19° | 11° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 2° |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | 10.1 h |
What is the weather like in Coeur d'Alene in October?
In October, Coeur d'Alene is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:04 – 18:01
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 54 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %71 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %62 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Coeur d'Alene
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September has the better holiday weather in Coeur d'Alene: score 95 against 63. In September, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 15° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.6 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5better |
| Rainfall | 61 mm | 28 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Coeur d'Alene month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
8January2° · 2.7 h
In January, Coeur d'Alene is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 15 days, totalling 91 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in January16February5° · 4.1 h
In February, Coeur d'Alene is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 67 mm in total. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in February22March9° · 5.2 h
In March, Coeur d'Alene is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 83 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in March59April14° · 7.2 h
In April, Coeur d'Alene is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in April87May20° · 8.8 h
In May, Coeur d'Alene is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 57 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in May93June24° · 10.0 h
In June, Coeur d'Alene is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in June80July30° · 12.6 h
In July, Coeur d'Alene is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 12.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in July82August30° · 10.7 h
In August, Coeur d'Alene is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in August95September24° · 8.2 h
In September, Coeur d'Alene is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 28 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in September63October15° · 5.6 h
In October, Coeur d'Alene is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in October8November7° · 3.1 h
In November, Coeur d'Alene is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 101 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in November8December2° · 2.3 h
In December, Coeur d'Alene is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2.3 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 14 days, totalling 103 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Coeur d'Alene.
Coeur d'Alene in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Coeur d'Alene
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−4°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 8 | 2° | −4° | 2.7 h | 15 | 91 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 5° | −3° | 4.1 h | 12 | 67 |
| MarchMar | 22 | 9° | 0° | 5.2 h | 14 | 83 |
| AprilApr | 59 | 14° | 3° | 7.2 h | 12 | 63 |
| MayMay | 87 | 20° | 7° | 8.8 h | 10 | 57 |
| JuneJun | 93 | 24° | 11° | 10.0 h | 7 | 41 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 30° | 15° | 12.6 h | 3 | 12 |
| AugustAug | 82 | 30° | 15° | 10.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 95 | 24° | 11° | 8.2 h | 5 | 28 |
| OctoberOct | 63 | 15° | 5° | 5.6 h | 9 | 61 |
| NovemberNov | 8 | 7° | 0° | 3.1 h | 14 | 101 |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 2° | −3° | 2.3 h | 14 | 103 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
47.68° N, 116.78° W · 667 m · America/Los_Angeles
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Coeur d'Alene
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.6 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Coeur d'Alene, 51 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Coeur d'Alene: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Coeur d'Alene has about 9 rainy days with 61 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Coeur d'Alene
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 3 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 50 min
- Fair skin
- about 65 min
- Light brown skin
- about 90 min
- Olive skin
- about 115 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Coeur d'Alene
How breezy and how cloudy Coeur d'Alene is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Coeur d'Alene typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 54 % of the sky over Coeur d'Alene: variable cloud, with about 5.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Coeur d'Alene
How often the day gets hot in Coeur d'Alene (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Coeur d'Alene has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 15 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Coeur d'Alene
When Coeur d'Alene is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Coeur d'Alene.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
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Coeur d'Alene in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Coeur d'Alene has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 88
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 81
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 11.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 63
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- 2.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 30 min
- Distance
- 7,440 km
- Time zone
- UTC−7
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (8 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: USA
- Currency
- US Dollar (USD)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Sockets
- Type A, B · 120 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +1
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Only 120 V: chargers marked 100–240 V work, other devices need a voltage converter.
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Coeur d'Alene vs Spokane
In October the holiday weather in Coeur d'Alene and Spokane is about equally good (score 63 vs 67). During the day it is about as warm in Spokane as in Coeur d'Alene.
| in October | Coeur d'Alene | Spokane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 63 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Jun, Sep |
Through the year
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USA in October: the best places
In October, Coeur d'Alene ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Sacramento26°96
- 3San Jose24°96
- 4Reno21°95
- 5Napa Valley25°95
- 6Moab22°95
- 7Berkeley22°14°95
- 8Oakland22°14°95
- 24Coeur d'AleneThis page15°63
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Frequently asked questions about Coeur d'Alene
When is the best time to visit Coeur d'Alene?
The best time to visit Coeur d'Alene is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Coeur d'Alene?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 15 °C. December is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Coeur d'Alene?
Rain is frequent from November to March; the wettest month is December with 103 mm. The driest month is July with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Coeur d'Alene get?
Coeur d'Alene gets around 2,460 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.6 hours a day; in December there are 2.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Coeur d'Alene in?
Coeur d'Alene is on UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Coeur d'Alene?
A nonstop flight from London to Coeur d'Alene takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,440 km.
Which school holidays are best for Coeur d'Alene?
Coeur d'Alene has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 88, summer holidays 81, October half-term 63, Christmas holidays 8.