The climate in Harrisburg during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Harrisburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18°C 64.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6.3°C 43.3°F |
Average temperature | 12.1°C 53.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.9 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 72 mm 2.8 ins |
Rainy days | 9 days |
Sea temperature | 16.1°C 60.9°F |
Humidity | 71% |
Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 Harrisburg in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
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Driest month: | October | 72mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.6hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 1.8°C 35.2°F |
Wettest month: | May | 104mm 4.1ins |