Laredo to See Warm, Dry Halloween Weather

The city anticipates high temperatures and minimal rainfall as October concludes.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Current Conditions

Sun-drenched, arid desert scrubland featuring cracked earth and prickly pear cacti under a bright, hazy sky in South Texas. — Laredo remains on track to end October as one of its driest months on record, with temperatures expected to reach 89 degrees. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Laredo will experience warm and dry weather this Halloween, October 31, 2026. The city is on track to finish the month as one of the driest in its history.

Why it matters

Low rainfall totals throughout October have contributed to ongoing dry conditions in the area. Current projections show a continued trend of high temperatures and moisture deficits for the region.

Laredo recorded only 0.47 inches of rain between October 1 and October 2, 2026. This adds to a total annual rainfall of 15.84 inches, lagging significantly behind the expected 19.08-inch pace.

The details

Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 89 degrees this Saturday, with projected lows around 70 degrees. For the full month of October, the average temperature is forecast to land at 78.9 degrees, near the 1941 record high average of 81.4 degrees.

October 1-2, 2026: Laredo recorded 0.47 inches of combined rainfall.
October 31, 2026: Laredo experiences warm and dry Halloween weather.
November 2026: Average rainfall is typically 1.04 inches.

Seasonal Patterns

This month stands out for its limited precipitation compared to recent years, as total rainfall projections remain low. The current temperature trends remain consistent with historical heat benchmarks, trailing the record highs set in 1941.

Residents planning outdoor activities for Halloween should prepare for warm temperatures during the day. It is recommended to stay hydrated and monitor local updates if high heat conditions persist.

The takeaway

Laredo is closing out a notably dry and warm month as autumn continues. Monitoring precipitation levels remains important as the region heads into November, which typically sees slightly more rainfall.