October weather in New Bedford, MA
The average temperature in New Bedford in October is 52.6°F (41.8°F–63.5°F). Average precipitation: 4.56 inches.
October is a fall month in New Bedford, and is warmer than the annual average of 50.4°F. Daily temperatures swing about 21.7°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 13 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 51m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
63.5°F
Avg Low
41.8°F
Precipitation
4.56 in
Daylight
10h 51m
October records in New Bedford
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 80.1°F (2010) | 37.0°F (2000) | 1.18 in (2014) |
| October 2 | 82.9°F (2002) | 37.0°F (2009) | 1.08 in (2015) |
| October 3 | 79.0°F (2000) | 36.0°F (2020) | 2.01 in (2009) |
| October 4 | 84.0°F (2023) | 33.1°F (1996) | 1.44 in (2021) |
| October 5 | 82.9°F (2002) | 32.0°F (1996) | 0.47 in (2022) |
| October 6 | 84.0°F (1997) | 30.0°F (2004) | 1.16 in (2010) |
| October 7 | 78.1°F (1997) | 13.1°F (2020) | 0.57 in (2024) |
| October 8 | 78.1°F (2011) | 28.0°F (1999) | 0.91 in (2005) |
| October 9 | 86.0°F (2011) | 28.0°F (2001) | 1.88 in (2016) |
| October 10 | 84.0°F (2011) | 32.0°F (2025) | 2.23 in (1998) |
| October 11 | 75.0°F (2018) | 33.1°F (2009) | 0.80 in (2018) |
| October 12 | 75.0°F (2024) | 28.9°F (1996) | 1.67 in (2018) |
| October 13 | 75.0°F (2021) | 28.2°F (2012) | 1.74 in (2025) |
| October 14 | 77.0°F (2000) | 16.2°F (2020) | 2.09 in (2005) |
| October 15 | 78.1°F (2014) | 30.2°F (2007) | 3.50 in (2005) |
| October 16 | 75.0°F (2021) | 30.2°F (2006) | 1.20 in (2014) |
| October 17 | 78.1°F (2016) | 30.2°F (2012) | 0.89 in (2020) |
| October 18 | 78.1°F (2016) | 30.2°F (2015) | 1.39 in (2009) |
| October 19 | 82.0°F (2016) | 27.0°F (2001) | 1.96 in (2011) |
| October 20 | 75.0°F (2024) | 28.0°F (2003) | 1.13 in (1999) |
| October 21 | 81.0°F (2024) | 29.1°F (2008) | 1.48 in (2023) |
| October 22 | 79.0°F (2024) | 25.2°F (2018) | 0.94 in (2014) |
| October 23 | 75.0°F (2024) | 23.0°F (1997) | 0.86 in (2001) |
| October 24 | 73.0°F (2017) | 24.3°F (2008) | 1.03 in (2009) |
| October 25 | 72.0°F (1998) | 24.1°F (2003) | 1.63 in (2017) |
| October 26 | 80.1°F (2023) | 26.2°F (2013) | 2.77 in (2008) |
| October 27 | 82.0°F (2018) | 11.1°F (2018) | 1.61 in (2019) |
| October 28 | 81.0°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2001) | 2.15 in (2006) |
| October 29 | 71.1°F (2014) | 26.1°F (2001) | 1.17 in (2011) |
| October 30 | 70.0°F (2016) | 26.2°F (2008) | 1.24 in (2025) |
| October 31 | 79.0°F (2024) | 25.0°F (2001) | 0.84 in (2021) |