Washington weather in October (District of Columbia, United States of America)

Interested in knowing the climate of Washington in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In October, Washington typically experiences pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 10°C.

Precipitation

Washington in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. This month experiences about 11 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 205 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Washington climate page with graphs.

 

Washington, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Washington DC, the United States of America (5 KM, 3 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 Washington, 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

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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