AI-generatedOmaha at a glance
- Best time
- May – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,470 h
- Rain a year
- 855 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−6 / UTC−5
- Elevation
- 323 m
Climate in Omaha
Omaha has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while January is the coolest at 0 °C. With around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year, Omaha is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May – October
October is the peak of the hurricane season
Good forSightseeing & walks
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 17°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 18°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
07:3418:45
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:17–08:11 · evening 18:07–19:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:06–07:17 · evening 19:02–19:13
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.
What is the weather like in Omaha in October?
In October, Omaha is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Omaha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 11 min07:34 – 18:45
- UV index
- 4 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Chicago
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %99 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %77 %
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
Sunshine hours in Omaha
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 11.2 hours of daylight in Omaha, 54 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Omaha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 4 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 35 min
- Fair skin
- about 45 min
- Light brown skin
- about 60 min
- Olive skin
- about 75 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, 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.
Rain in Omaha: 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, Omaha has about 7 rainy days with 67 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Omaha
How breezy and how cloudy Omaha 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 Omaha typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 44 % of the sky over Omaha: 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 Omaha
How often the day gets hot in Omaha (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, Omaha has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 18 °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 in Omaha
Snow is possible in Omaha, but no month makes it likely: 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 Omaha.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Omaha
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°
- Warm 20–24°
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−9°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 52 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 | 35 | 0° | −9° | 4.7 h | 5 | 26 |
| FebruaryFeb | 36 | 3° | −8° | 5.7 h | 6 | 32 |
| MarchMar | 43 | 10° | −1° | 6.2 h | 8 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 72 | 17° | 6° | 6.8 h | 11 | 99 |
| MayMay | 76 | 22° | 12° | 7.2 h | 13 | 138 |
| JuneJun | 80 | 28° | 18° | 9.2 h | 11 | 124 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 30° | 21° | 9.7 h | 9 | 76 |
| AugustAug | 76 | 29° | 19° | 8.2 h | 9 | 90 |
| SeptemberSep | 88 | 25° | 15° | 7.7 h | 7 | 67 |
| OctoberOct | 83 | 18° | 8° | 6.1 h | 7 | 67 |
| NovemberNov | 45 | 10° | 1° | 5.2 h | 5 | 41 |
| DecemberDec | 33 | 3° | −6° | 4.4 h | 5 | 35 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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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Best time to visit Omaha
The best time to visit Omaha is from May to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in April and in June and from September to October. The wettest month is May with 138 mm of precipitation.
Omaha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Omaha in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 10–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Omaha in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Omaha in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 10–25 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Omaha in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 0–3 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
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Your best months: May, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Omaha
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
September has the better holiday weather in Omaha: score 88 against 83. In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 83 | 88better |
| Day high | 18° | 25° |
| Night low | 8° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 7 |
| Rainfall | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 4 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr, Jun, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Omaha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
35January0° · 5 h
In January, Omaha is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 26 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in January36February3° · 6 h
In February, Omaha is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−8 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 32 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in February43March10° · 6 h
In March, Omaha is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in March72April17° · 7 h
In April, Omaha is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in April76May22° · 7 h
In May, Omaha is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in May80June28° · 9 h
In June, Omaha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 124 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in June73July30° · 10 h
In July, Omaha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 76 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in July76August29° · 8 h
In August, Omaha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 90 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in August88September25° · 8 h
In September, Omaha is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in September83October18° · 6 h
In October, Omaha is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in October45November10° · 5 h
In November, Omaha is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 41 mm in total. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Omaha.
Omaha in November33December3° · 4 h
In December, Omaha is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 5 days, totalling 35 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Omaha.
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Omaha vs. Des Moines
In October Omaha has the better holiday weather (score 83 vs. 77). During the day Des Moines is 1 °C cooler than Omaha.
| in October | Omaha | Des Moines |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 83 | 77 |
| Daytime high | 18° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 8 |
| Best time | May – Oct | Jun – Oct |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Omaha ranks 9 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Moab21°95
- 2Albuquerque22°94
- 3Santa Fe17°92
- 4Oklahoma City23°86
- 5Fort Worth26°86
- 6Denver18°85
- 7Dallas26°85
- 8Memphis23°84
- 9OmahaThis page18°83
Planning a trip to Omaha
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Omaha 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.
Omaha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34).
- 63
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 77
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 23 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 75
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 83
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 34
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,880 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.
Storm season
Omaha lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Omaha
When is the best time to visit Omaha?
The best time to visit Omaha is from May to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Omaha?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 0 °C.
When does it rain most in Omaha?
The wettest month is May with 138 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 26 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Omaha get?
Omaha gets around 2,470 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Omaha in?
Omaha uses the time zone America/Chicago: UTC−6 in January and UTC−5 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Omaha?
A nonstop flight from London to Omaha takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,880 km.
When is hurricane season in Omaha?
Omaha lies in an area that Atlantic hurricanes can reach. The hurricane season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Omaha?
Omaha has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 34). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 63, May half-term 77, Summer holidays 75, October half-term 83, Christmas holidays 34.
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