Taos weather in October
October in Taos: cool, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Taos · #34 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 92/100 (tier S)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Taos climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 29 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 8 cm / 3.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Taos in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Taos?
- October in Taos: cool, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Taos on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
- What is the weather like in Taos in October?
- In October, Taos averages a daily high of 17.9°C and a low of 5.2°C, with about 29 mm of rain over roughly 5.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Taos in October?
- Taos has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.
- Does it snow in Taos in October?
- Taos sees roughly 8 cm of snowfall in October.