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

Can you expect sunny skies in Washington, Virginia in October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During October, Washington, Virginia usually has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 20°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 7°C.

Precipitation

Washington, Virginia in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 133 mm for the month. This is the wettest month of the year, so having an umbrella ready is a smart choice. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Washington, Virginia, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 133 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Washington, Virginia, 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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