Winston-Salem weather in October (North Carolina, United States of America)

How does the weather in Winston-Salem usually fare in October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The weather in Winston-Salem is usually perfect in October, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 21°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 9°C.

Precipitation

Winston-Salem in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 9 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 217 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, October is a prime time to visit Winston-Salem. April, September and October typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Winston-Salem, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 9°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 79 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 217 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Greensboro, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 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.

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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 Winston-Salem, 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

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Winston-Salem.

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