Lancaster weather in October (Ohio, United States of America)

Is Lancaster a good destination in October, weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Lancaster typically brings pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 18°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 6°C.

Precipitation

Lancaster in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 88 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 10 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 183 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August and September generally stand out with 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 Lancaster climate page with graphs.

 

Lancaster, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 88 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 183 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

* Data from: Columbus, the United States of America (43 KM, 27 Miles).

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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 Lancaster, 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

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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