Virginia weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Virginia in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Virginia in October?
Virginia is a region in South Africa. October in Virginia generally has temperatures that range from moderate to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between moderate in Tazewell at 18°C to warm in Suffolk at 22°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Suffolk and 6°C in Tazewell.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Covington with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Chantilly with 139 mm. Meanwhile, Fredericksburg enjoys approximately 205 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Virginia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Virginia's yearly weather, check out our Virginia climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Virginia?
Fredericksburg
In October Fredericksburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Herndon
In October Herndon generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sterling
In October Sterling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Manassas
In October Manassas generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Sandston
In October Sandston generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Virginia, in South Africa.
Is October the best time to visit Virginia?
In our opinion, October is a good time to visit Virginia with overall pleasant weather in Fredericksburg.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April offering mostly perfect weather in Fredericksburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be poor.
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