October weather in Brainerd, MN
The average temperature in Brainerd in October is 44.5°F (33.8°F–55.2°F). Average precipitation: 2.98 inches. Average snowfall is 0.7 inches.
October is a fall month in Brainerd, and is warmer than the annual average of 41.1°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.4°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 10 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 38m. For travel, October is cool.
Avg High
55.2°F
Avg Low
33.8°F
Precipitation
2.98 in
Snow
0.7 in
October records in Brainerd
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 86.0°F (1976) | 21.0°F (1974) | 2.90 in (1995) |
| October 2 | 89.1°F (2023) | 16.0°F (1974) | 2.03 in (2009) |
| October 3 | 87.1°F (2023) | 19.9°F (1974) | 1.87 in (1990) |
| October 4 | 87.1°F (2025) | 21.9°F (1989) | 1.90 in (1981) |
| October 5 | 84.9°F (2025) | 19.9°F (2000) | 3.14 in (2005) |
| October 6 | 86.0°F (2011) | 16.0°F (1976) | 1.45 in (1982) |
| October 7 | 82.0°F (1961) | 17.1°F (1976) | 1.00 in (2008) |
| October 8 | 84.9°F (2003) | 19.9°F (2000) | 1.60 in (1977) |
| October 9 | 89.1°F (2000) | 19.9°F (2000) | 2.28 in (1970) |
| October 10 | 81.0°F (2020) | 21.0°F (1979) | 1.57 in (2018) |
| October 11 | 82.9°F (1995) | 19.0°F (1987) | 0.75 in (1983) |
| October 12 | 86.0°F (2015) | 19.9°F (2012) | 1.05 in (2020) |
| October 13 | 80.1°F (1956) | 19.0°F (2012) | 1.10 in (1997) |
| October 14 | 80.1°F (1956) | 21.9°F (1979) | 1.12 in (1966) |
| October 15 | 78.1°F (1963) | 19.9°F (2006) | 2.25 in (1984) |
| October 16 | 79.0°F (1968) | 18.0°F (2002) | 1.25 in (2007) |
| October 17 | 79.0°F (1961) | 10.9°F (1976) | 1.47 in (1968) |
| October 18 | 84.0°F (1961) | 10.0°F (1976) | 1.94 in (1994) |
| October 19 | 75.0°F (2021) | 10.9°F (1972) | 1.95 in (1984) |
| October 20 | 82.9°F (2000) | 12.0°F (1972) | 0.15 in (1983) |
| October 21 | 75.9°F (2003) | 19.9°F (1967) | 0.51 in (2020) |
| October 22 | 79.0°F (1992) | 15.1°F (1976) | 1.83 in (2019) |
| October 23 | 75.9°F (1989) | 16.0°F (1976) | 0.60 in (2004) |
| October 24 | 78.1°F (1963) | 15.1°F (1976) | 0.97 in (2015) |
| October 25 | 79.0°F (1989) | 17.1°F (1976) | 0.52 in (2010) |
| October 26 | 78.1°F (1989) | 14.0°F (1981) | 1.73 in (2010) |
| October 27 | 77.0°F (1955) | 3.9°F (1976) | 1.67 in (2010) |
| October 28 | 80.1°F (1983) | 6.1°F (1976) | 1.26 in (2021) |
| October 29 | 72.0°F (2024) | 14.0°F (1975) | 1.41 in (1989) |
| October 30 | 66.9°F (2022) | 12.9°F (1988) | 2.35 in (1979) |
| October 31 | 69.1°F (1965) | 10.9°F (1996) | 0.85 in (1972) |