Fairfax weather in October (Virginia, United States of America)

What weather conditions can you expect in Fairfax this October? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Fairfax typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 19°C, cooling down at night to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Fairfax in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 10 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Fairfax, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (23 KM, 14 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 Fairfax, 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

Interested in more climate information?

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

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