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

What kind of weather does October bring to Herndon? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Herndon generally includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 8°C.

Precipitation

Herndon in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 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. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 11 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

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

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Herndon. April, May, June, July, August, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Herndon, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (33 KM, 20 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 Herndon, 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 Herndon.

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