Chapel Hill weather in October (North Carolina, United States of America)

How is October weather typically in Chapel Hill? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

For October, the weather in Chapel Hill is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 22°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C.

Precipitation

Chapel Hill in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 215 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, October is one of the better months to visit Chapel Hill. April and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chapel Hill climate page with graphs.

 

Chapel Hill, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Sunshine 215 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: Raleigh, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Chapel Hill, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Chapel Hill.

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