Columbia weather in October (Maryland, United States of America)

Thinking of visiting Columbia in October? Check the weather first! Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During October, Columbia usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 20°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 8°C.

Precipitation

Columbia in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Expect around 10 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Columbia, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (43 KM, 26 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 Columbia, 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

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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