Spokane in October
Good time to visit
October offers comfortable weather and beautiful fall colors without summer's crowds. Just be ready for chilly evenings.
Weather
October brings classic fall weather with mild days and chilly nights. Rain becomes more frequent but rarely lasts all day. First frost usually arrives by month's end.
15°C high3°C low8 rain days
Crowds & Cost
moderate crowds
~$100/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Halloween events
- •Harvest festivals continue
- •Fall brewery tours
October Tips
- •Bring warm clothes for evening activities - temperatures drop fast after sunset
- •Fall colors peak in city parks and nearby forests
- •Hotel rates start dropping as tourist season winds down
All Months
May through September gives you Spokane at its best. Summers are dry and warm (80s), perfect for hiking and river activities. But here's what locals know – September might be the sweet spot. Crowds thin out, temperatures stay comfortable, and fall colors pop around the lakes.
July and August bring the most reliable weather but also the highest hotel rates and biggest crowds at popular trails. Book accommodations early if you're visiting during Hoopfest (late June) – it's one of the world's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournaments and the city goes basketball crazy.
Spring (May-early June) offers decent weather and lower prices, but some higher elevation trails stay snowy into June. Check conditions before planning day trips to Mount Spokane or the Selkirk Mountains.
Winter transforms Spokane into a different city entirely. Mount Spokane Ski Area opens December through March, and the Christmas lights at Riverfront Park draw visitors from across the region. Hotels drop to their lowest rates, but you'll trade outdoor activities for indoor attractions.
Spokane Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
6/10
Families
8/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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