Virginia weather in October
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.
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.
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. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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