Tulsa in October
Great time to visit
October's premium Tulsa time - gorgeous weather, fall colors, and every outdoor activity becomes pleasant again. You'll pay peak prices but get perfect conditions.
Weather
October delivers Tulsa's second-best weather - crisp mornings, warm afternoons, and cool evenings perfect for bonfires. The humidity finally breaks, and those famous Oklahoma sunsets really pop against the changing leaves. Rain becomes light and infrequent.
23°C high10°C low6 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$115/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Tulsa State Fair continues
- •Oktoberfest celebrations
- •Fall foliage tours
- •Halloween events
October Tips
- •Book ahead - October's peak season for good reason
- •Perfect weather for Philbrook Museum gardens and grounds
- •Pack layers - 40-degree temperature swings between morning and afternoon
All Months
Skip summer unless you enjoy feeling like you're inside a hair dryer. July and August regularly hit 100°F with crushing humidity. Spring and fall offer perfect weather — think 70s during the day, 50s at night. October brings the best weather of the year, plus fall colors along the river. March through May works great too, though spring storms can roll through. Winter stays mild compared to northern cities, but ice storms occasionally shut everything down for a day or two. The Mayfest arts festival in May draws huge crowds, so book ahead. November through February sees the fewest tourists and lowest hotel rates.
Tulsa Scores
Solo
6/10
Couples
5/10
Families
7/10
Adventure
4/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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