Delaware Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Delaware, the United States of America in October.

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Dover Newark Seaford Harrington

Thinking about venturing to Delaware, the United States of America this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Delaware in October

Delaware, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. October in Delaware generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in Talleyville to 21°C (70°F) in Seaford. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Seaford and 9°C (48°F) in Talleyville.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Delaware, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Delaware City with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to high rainfall in Harrington with 148 mm (5.8 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Dover receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Explore Delaware by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Delaware - and find the best time to visit. (based on Dover)

January6°C (43°F) February7°C (45°F) March12°C (54°F) April18°C (64°F) May23°C (73°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October20°C (68°F) November14°C (57°F) December10°C (50°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Delaware in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Delaware.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Delaware

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Delaware, the United States of America?

Temperature range in Delaware (October)

Precipitation variation in Delaware (October)

Dover

In October Dover generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Dover →

Newark

In October Newark generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
200 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
Climate in Newark →

Seaford

In October Seaford generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Seaford →

Harrington

In October Harrington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
9°C (48°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
12 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
Climate in Harrington →

Christiana

In October Christiana generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
20°C (68°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
9°C (48°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
200 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
127 mm (5 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
Climate in Christiana →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Delaware, in the United States of America.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Delaware in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dover 20°C (68°F) 10°C (50°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Newark 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Seaford 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Harrington 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 148 mm (5.8 in)
Christiana 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Delaware City 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)

Delaware weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Delaware, the United States of America in October?

October in Delaware, the United States of America brings very good weather. In Dover, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Delaware, the United States of America in October?

Average temperatures in Delaware, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Dover.

Does Delaware, the United States of America get a lot of rain in October?

Yes, October tends to be a wetter month in Delaware, the United States of America. Average rainfall in Dover sits around 143 mm (5.6 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Delaware, the United States of America?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Dover, October might be a good time to visit Delaware, the United States of America. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, May provides excellent weather in Dover. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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