The climate in Gettysburg during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gettysburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18.3°C 64.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 5.1°C 41.2°F |
Average temperature | 11.7°C 53.1°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 16.6°C 61.8°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average October is the 6th wettest month of the year in Gettysburg with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gettysburg in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
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Driest month: | February | 74mm 2.9ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.1hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 2.7°C 36.9°F |
Wettest month: | June | 103mm 4.1ins |