AI-generatedSpokane at a glance
- Best time
- May – Jun, Aug – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,530 h
- Rain a year
- 547 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC−8 / UTC−7
- Elevation
- 571 m
Climate in Spokane
Spokane 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 1 °C. With around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year, Spokane is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: May – June, August – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 14°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 14°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
07:0718:04
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 06:48–07:49 · evening 17:22–18:23
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:36–06:48 · evening 18:23–18:35
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 Spokane in October?
In October, Spokane is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Spokane.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 57 min07:07 – 18:04
- UV index
- 3 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 53 %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−7America/Los_Angeles
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %68 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %71 %
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
Sunshine hours in Spokane
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 5.7 of 11.0 hours of daylight in Spokane, 52 % 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 Spokane
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 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 Spokane: 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, Spokane has about 8 rainy days with 45 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Spokane
How breezy and how cloudy Spokane 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 Spokane typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 53 % of the sky over Spokane: variable cloud, with about 5.7 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 Spokane
How often the day gets hot in Spokane (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, Spokane 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 in Spokane
When Spokane 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 Spokane.
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 Spokane
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 (−5°), the warmest in July (16°). 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 | 11 | 1° | −5° | 2.9 h | 13 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 4° | −4° | 4.3 h | 10 | 50 |
| MarchMar | 26 | 9° | −1° | 5.5 h | 12 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 14° | 2° | 7.5 h | 9 | 47 |
| MayMay | 92 | 20° | 7° | 9.0 h | 8 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 24° | 11° | 10.3 h | 6 | 30 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 30° | 16° | 12.8 h | 2 | 8 |
| AugustAug | 85 | 29° | 16° | 10.9 h | 2 | 11 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 24° | 11° | 8.4 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 64 | 15° | 5° | 5.7 h | 8 | 45 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 6° | −1° | 3.2 h | 13 | 78 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 1° | −5° | 2.5 h | 13 | 82 |
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
47.66° N, 117.43° W · 571 m · America/Los_Angeles
Best time to visit Spokane
The best time to visit Spokane is from May to June and from August to September. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 82 mm.
Spokane through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Spokane in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 9–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Spokane in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 24–30 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Spokane in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 6–24 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Spokane in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–4 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Spokane for you.
Your best months: June, September
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Spokane
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 Spokane: score 98 against 64. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 64 | 98better |
| Day high | 15° | 24° |
| Night low | 5° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 5.7 h | 8.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 8 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 45 mm | 20 mmbetter |
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
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar, Nov – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Spokane month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
11January1° · 3 h
In January, Spokane is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 70 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in January21February4° · 4 h
In February, Spokane is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 50 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in February26March9° · 6 h
In March, Spokane is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 63 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in March63April14° · 8 h
In April, Spokane is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in April92May20° · 9 h
In May, Spokane is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in May97June24° · 10 h
In June, Spokane is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in June80July30° · 13 h
In July, Spokane is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 13 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 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 Spokane.
Spokane in July85August29° · 11 h
In August, Spokane is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in August98September24° · 8 h
In September, Spokane is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in September64October15° · 6 h
In October, Spokane is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in October12November6° · 3 h
In November, Spokane is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 78 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spokane.
Spokane in November11December1° · 3 h
In December, Spokane is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 82 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Spokane.
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Spokane vs. Osoyoos (Okanagan)
In October Spokane has the better holiday weather (score 64 vs. 55). During the day Osoyoos (Okanagan) is 1 °C cooler than Spokane.
| in October | Spokane | Osoyoos (Okanagan) |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 64 | 55 |
| Daytime high | 15° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 8 | 11 |
| Best time | May – Jun, Aug – Sep | May – Jun, Aug – Sep |
Through the year
USA in October: the best places
In October, Spokane ranks 18 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Las Vegas26°99
- 2Mariposa (Yosemite)23°98
- 3Sacramento25°96
- 4San Jose23°96
- 5Page (Lake Powell)21°96
- 6Reno19°95
- 7Napa Valley24°95
- 8Oakland21°14°95
- 18SpokaneThis page15°64
Planning a trip to Spokane
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Spokane 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.
Spokane has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
ExcellentBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 64
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 13 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
- 7,470 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.
Frequently asked questions about Spokane
When is the best time to visit Spokane?
The best time to visit Spokane is from May to June and from August to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Spokane?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 16 °C. December is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Spokane?
Rain is most frequent in March and from November to January; the wettest month is December with 82 mm. The driest month is July with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Spokane get?
Spokane gets around 2,530 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.8 hours a day; in December there are 2.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Spokane in?
Spokane uses the time zone America/Los_Angeles: UTC−8 in January and UTC−7 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Spokane?
A nonstop flight from London to Spokane takes about 9 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,470 km.
Which school holidays are best for Spokane?
Spokane has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 93, Summer holidays 83, October half-term 64, Christmas holidays 11.
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