The climate in Washington, D. C. during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Washington, D. C. and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 20.2°C 68.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 8.7°C 47.6°F |
Average temperature | 14.4°C 57.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 78 mm 3.1 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 17.3°C 63.2°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 4th driest month of the year in Washington, D. C. with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 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 Washington, D. C. in October 2024.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 30.5°C 86.9°F |
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Driest month: | February | 70mm 2.8ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 10hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 4.9°C 40.8°F |
Wettest month: | August | 103mm 4.1ins |