AI-generatedHuntsville at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,314 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 193 m
Climate in Huntsville
Huntsville has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Huntsville is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 7.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Huntsville
The best time to visit Huntsville is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent from June to July; the wettest month is March with 142 mm.
Huntsville through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Huntsville in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 19–28 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Huntsville in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–33 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Huntsville in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–31 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Huntsville in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Jul
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 24°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 15°
06:5118:13
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:35–07:25 · evening 17:39–18:29
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:25–06:35 · evening 18:29–18:38
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 Huntsville compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 27° | 21° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.9 h |
What is the weather like in Huntsville in October?
In October, Huntsville is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Huntsville.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 22 min06:51 – 18:13
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 3 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−5offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %79 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Huntsville
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October has the better holiday weather in Huntsville: score 84 against 78. In April, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84better | 78 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 6.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 80 mmbetter | 126 mm |
| Muggy days | 3 | 1better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Huntsville month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
39January12° · 4.5 h
In January, Huntsville is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 127 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in January50February14° · 4.5 h
In February, Huntsville is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 124 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in February72March19° · 5.5 h
In March, Huntsville is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 142 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in March78April24° · 6.6 h
In April, Huntsville is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in April71May28° · 7.1 h
In May, Huntsville is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in May46June32° · 7.6 h
In June, Huntsville is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 105 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in June36July33° · 7.8 h
In July, Huntsville is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 108 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in July41August33° · 7.3 h
In August, Huntsville is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in August62September31° · 6.5 h
In September, Huntsville is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 89 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in September84October25° · 6.1 h
In October, Huntsville is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 80 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in October76November18° · 5.2 h
In November, Huntsville is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 98 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in November44December13° · 4.0 h
In December, Huntsville is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 132 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Huntsville.
Huntsville in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Huntsville
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 3 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 97 days a year, mostly from June to August.
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 | 39 | 12° | 1° | 4.5 h | 10 | 127 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 14° | 3° | 4.5 h | 11 | 124 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 19° | 6° | 5.5 h | 12 | 142 |
| AprilApr | 78 | 24° | 11° | 6.6 h | 10 | 126 |
| MayMay | 71 | 28° | 16° | 7.1 h | 11 | 103 |
| JuneJun | 46 | 32° | 20° | 7.6 h | 13 | 105 |
| JulyJul | 36 | 33° | 22° | 7.8 h | 14 | 108 |
| AugustAug | 41 | 33° | 21° | 7.3 h | 11 | 80 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 31° | 18° | 6.5 h | 8 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 84 | 25° | 11° | 6.1 h | 7 | 80 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 18° | 5° | 5.2 h | 9 | 98 |
| DecemberDec | 44 | 13° | 2° | 4.0 h | 11 | 132 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Huntsville
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 6.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Huntsville, 54 % 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 in Huntsville: 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, Huntsville has about 7 rainy days with 80 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Huntsville
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 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 and clouds in Huntsville
How breezy and how cloudy Huntsville 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 Huntsville typically peaks at 14 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 43 % of the sky over Huntsville: mostly sunny, with about 6.1 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 and humidity in Huntsville
How often the day gets hot in Huntsville (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, Huntsville has about 3 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °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
Planning a trip to Huntsville
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Huntsville 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.
Huntsville has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39).
- 76
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 22 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 66
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 39
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 84
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 42
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 45 min
- Distance
- 6,820 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 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.
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Huntsville vs Chattanooga
In October the holiday weather in Huntsville and Chattanooga is about equally good (score 84 vs 84). During the day Chattanooga is 1 °C cooler than Huntsville.
| in October | Huntsville | Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 84 | 84 |
| Daytime high | 25° | 24° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Sep – Nov |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Huntsville ranks 12 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Panama City Beach27°26°90
- 2Destin27°26°89
- 3Pensacola28°26°88
- 4Montgomery27°87
- 5Hilton Head Island26°24°87
- 6Jackson26°86
- 7Mobile27°25°86
- 8Charleston26°24°86
- 12HuntsvilleThis page25°84
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Frequently asked questions about Huntsville
When is the best time to visit Huntsville?
The best time to visit Huntsville is from March to May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Huntsville?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Huntsville?
Rain is frequent from June to July; the wettest month is March with 142 mm. The driest month is August with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Huntsville get?
Huntsville gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 7.8 hours a day; in December there are 4.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Huntsville in?
Huntsville is on UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Huntsville?
A nonstop flight from London to Huntsville takes about 8 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,820 km.
Which school holidays are best for Huntsville?
Huntsville has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 84) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 76, May half-term 66, summer holidays 39, October half-term 84, Christmas holidays 42.