Gettysburg weather in October (Pennsylvania, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gettysburg during October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Gettysburg includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 19°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 6°C.

Precipitation

Gettysburg in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. As the month with the highest rainfall, make sure to have an umbrella to manage the showers. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 199 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February 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 Gettysburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gettysburg, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (56 KM, 35 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.

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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 Gettysburg, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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