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Weather in October in Virginia

Considering a trip to Virginia this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Virginia in October?

Virginia is a region in the United States of America. October in Virginia generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Bluefield at 18°C to warm in Franklin at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Franklin and 6°C in Bluefield.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Harrisonburg with an average of 75 mm to high rainfall in Newport News with 149 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Virginia Beach enjoys close to 207 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Virginia in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Virginia climate page.

Where to go in Virginia in October

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Virginia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?

Virginia Beach

In October Virginia Beach generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Virginia Beach
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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27°C 
20°C 
233 hours 
150 mm 
10 days 
22°C 
14°C 
207 hours 
114 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
8°C 
177 hours 
97 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Virginia Beach

Richmond

In October Richmond generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Richmond
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27°C 
16°C 
238 hours 
121 mm 
9 days 
22°C 
9°C 
221 hours 
97 mm 
9 days 
16°C 
3°C 
181 hours 
99 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Richmond

Williamsburg

In October Williamsburg generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Williamsburg
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28°C 
18°C 
230 hours 
144 mm 
9 days 
23°C 
12°C 
206 hours 
131 mm 
10 days 
17°C 
5°C 
172 hours 
85 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Williamsburg

Arlington

In October Arlington 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.

Arlington
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27°C 
17°C 
225 hours 
106 mm 
9 days 
20°C 
10°C 
205 hours 
131 mm 
11 days 
14°C 
4°C 
150 hours 
69 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Arlington

Alexandria

In October Alexandria 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.

Alexandria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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27°C 
17°C 
225 hours 
102 mm 
9 days 
20°C 
10°C 
205 hours 
133 mm 
11 days 
14°C 
4°C 
150 hours 
68 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Alexandria

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

Is October the best time to visit Virginia?

In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Virginia with overall pleasant weather in Virginia Beach.

On average, the best time to visit Virginia is in April and May with generally perfect weather in Virginia Beach. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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