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Highlands weather in October (North Carolina, United States of America)

How does the weather in Highlands usually fare in October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of October in Highlands typically includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 17°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 6°C.

Precipitation

Highlands in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 162 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Highlands, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 6°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 162 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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 Highlands, 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
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to the United States of America? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in the United States of America. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.