When to go · Bloomington-Normal
Bloomington-Normal in October
Great month. Inside Bloomington-Normal's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) / 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Inside Bloomington-Normal's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Is another month better than October?
No other month rates higher than October for Bloomington-Normal in this guide.
Weather in October
- Bloomington-NormalHighs around 19 °C (66 °F), lows around 7 °C (45 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 66 °F (19 °C), lows around 45 °F (7 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bloomington-Normal, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Oct: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
May: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Oct: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
May: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8 (better)
May: 11
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 1
October: Inside Bloomington-Normal's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
May: Inside Bloomington-Normal's best window: May–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Bloomington-Normal: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings