Princeton weather in October (New Jersey, United States of America)

Will it be warm or cold in Princeton this October? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Princeton includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 19°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Princeton in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. This month experiences about 10 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 201 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Princeton, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 58% *  

* Data from: Trenton, the United States of America (16 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

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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 Princeton, 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 Princeton.

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