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

Looking to travel to Fairfax in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Fairfax typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 8°C.

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, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in October and which places have the best weather 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 Fairfax in October?

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 in October.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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