What is the weather like in Flagstaff vs Phoenix in October?

In October, Flagstaff averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 33°C high / 19°C low with about 18 mm.

Flagstaff vs Phoenix in October

Flagstaff is the better pick in October — 81 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Flagstaff is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Phoenix is hot, dry, clean air.

Flagstaff vs Phoenix — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Flagstaff	🇺🇸 Phoenix
Comfort score	81/100 (A)	74/100 (B)
Feels-like high	15°C	31°C
Avg high / low	18° / 4°	33° / 19°
Rainfall	40 mm	18 mm
Rainy days	4	1
Humidity	47%	32%
Air quality (AQI)	42	43

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Flagstaff 🇺🇸 United Statescool, a little rain, clean air · best September81
Phoenix 🇺🇸 United Stateshot, dry, clean air · best March74

Flagstaff vs Phoenix in October — FAQ

Is October better in Flagstaff or Phoenix?: Flagstaff is the better pick in October — 81 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Flagstaff is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Phoenix is hot, dry, clean air.
What is the weather like in Flagstaff vs Phoenix in October?: In October, Flagstaff averages 18°C high / 4°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Phoenix averages 33°C high / 19°C low with about 18 mm.