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

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

In October, Gettysburg generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 19°C. But by evening, they drop to around 6°C.

Gettysburg in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 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.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 125 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 199 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Gettysburg in October?

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 in October.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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