National Harbor weather in October (Maryland, United States of America)

Curious about the October weather in National Harbor? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In October, National Harbor generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 10°C.

National Harbor in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 132 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 10 days of rain.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 205 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.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April generally stands 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 National Harbor climate page with graphs.

 

National Harbor, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 34%  

Precipitation 132 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

* Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (7 KM, 4 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 National Harbor in October?

For visitors traveling to National Harbor, 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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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