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Pittsburgh in October
What October is really like in Pittsburgh: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Pittsburgh. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11 hours of daylight. Often the best month: crisp air and autumn colour on the hillsides and in the parks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Pittsburgh: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 16°C (61°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 31 days. Compared with September (24°C (75°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:30
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 11 hours
Autumn (September–November). Crisp, colourful September and October and the heart of Steelers season; grey and chilly by November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 3 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in October
October has no major recurring festival in Pittsburgh, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Market · Strip District
Strip District
Along Penn Avenue, family-run shops such as the Pennsylvania Macaroni Company, fishmongers, bakeries, coffee roasters and Asian grocers sell food from shops that once supplied the city's wholesale produce trade.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Iconic
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Landmark · North Shore
PNC Park
Walk across the Roberto Clemente Bridge from downtown before the game, and pick seats on the third-base side for the skyline view.
- Time needed
- 3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- After dark
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Viewpoint · Mount Washington
Grandview Avenue overlooks
A string of platforms along Grandview Avenue looks straight down on the Point, where the Allegheny and Monongahela join to form the Ohio, with downtown's towers and bridges spread out below.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
- Couples
- After dark
Park · Downtown
Point State Park and Fort Pitt
Walk out to the fountain at the point for the view up to Mount Washington, then follow the riverfront trail along either bank.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 7°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
One of the best months to visit Pittsburgh. The other best months are May–June and September. Compare every month.
Pittsburgh in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Pittsburgh?
It is one of the best months to visit Pittsburgh. Often the best month: crisp air and autumn colour on the hillsides and in the parks.
+How warm is Pittsburgh in October?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Pittsburgh in October?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.