Where to go in October
Where the weather is just right in October in the US
In October, Chula Vista has the most just-right days (17 of 31), followed by San Francisco (15) and Oakland (15).
Just right means 70 to 80°F highs, a dew point under 60°F and mostly sunny skies. Ranked among the 100 largest US cities. See every place on the October map →
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| # | Place | Just-right days | Share | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chula Vista California | 17 | 55% | 73°F (23°C) |
| 2 | San Francisco California | 15 | 48% | 73°F (23°C) |
| 3 | Oakland California | 15 | 48% | 76°F (24°C) |
| 4 | Los Angeles California | 14 | 45% | 79°F (26°C) |
| 5 | San Jose California | 14 | 44% | 78°F (26°C) |
| 6 | Fremont California | 14 | 44% | 78°F (26°C) |
| 7 | Long Beach California | 13 | 42% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 8 | Anaheim California | 13 | 42% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 9 | Santa Ana California | 13 | 42% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 10 | Irvine California | 13 | 42% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 11 | Bakersfield California | 12 | 39% | 79°F (26°C) |
| 12 | San Diego California | 12 | 38% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 13 | Lubbock Texas | 11 | 37% | 76°F (24°C) |
| 14 | Stockton California | 11 | 36% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 15 | Albuquerque New Mexico | 11 | 36% | 72°F (22°C) |
| 16 | Sacramento California | 11 | 35% | 80°F (27°C) |
| 17 | El Paso Texas | 11 | 34% | 81°F (27°C) |
| 18 | Riverside California | 10 | 32% | 82°F (28°C) |
| 19 | Fresno California | 10 | 31% | 82°F (28°C) |
| 20 | Reno Nevada | 10 | 31% | 70°F (21°C) |
Cite this
In October, Chula Vista averages 17 just-right days in the US(70 to 80°F highs, dry, mostly sunny), according to Goldilocks Map: https://goldilocksmap.com/where-to-go/october/us/Expected days in a typical October, from 1991 to 2020 climate normals. Method and accuracy. Updated 2026-10-07.