Sterling weather in October (Virginia, United States of America)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Sterling during October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During October, Sterling usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 20°C, cooling off to about 8°C at night.

Precipitation

Sterling in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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Sterling, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 133 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (36 KM, 22 Miles).

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Sterling, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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