District of Columbia weather in October
Thinking about venturing to District of Columbia this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in District of Columbia in October?
District of Columbia is a region in the United States of America. October in District of Columbia generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C and nighttime temperatures around 10°C in Washington.
October is a rainy month with an average rainfall of around 128 mm in Washington. Meanwhile, Washington enjoys approximately 205 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of District of Columbia in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our District of Columbia climate page.
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Average weather in Washington
In October Washington generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is October the best time to visit District of Columbia?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Washington, October might be a good time to visit District of Columbia. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April and September offering mostly perfect weather in Washington. The weather in January, February and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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