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

What kind of weather does October bring to Lancaster? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Lancaster includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Lancaster 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. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 199 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and August 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 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 199 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Harrisburg, the United States of America (55 KM, 34 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 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

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 Lancaster.

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