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When to go · Sturgis

Sturgis in October

Good month. Outside the best window (Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
22°C (72°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
Medium
United States overall
Prices
Medium
United States overall

Verdict

GoodUnited States month rating

Outside the best window (Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • SturgisHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 6 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 Sturgis, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    Jun: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jun: 33 °C (91 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)

    Jun: 16 °C (61 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 6 (better)

    Jun: 9

  • Crowds

    Oct: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Medium

    Jun: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jun: 0

October: Outside the best window (Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

June: Inside Sturgis's best window: Aug (rally), Jun–Sep for outdoor activities.

Sturgis: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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