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Washington, D.C. in October: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Strong month under the current formula
Washington, D.C. in October is climatically well suited to city breaks and active holidays and hiking. The average daily high is around 20 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
79/100 · #1
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#2
Sun
#8
Published best categories: Overall, City break, Active
Washington, D.C. · OctoberPhoto: Pom' · CC BY-SA 2.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 20 °C
- Average low
- 9 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 8 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 4 h/day
- Humidity
- 75 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 26 | 16 | 11 | 110 | 5.4 | 71 | 2.4 | 77 |
| October (selected) | 20 | 9 | 8 | 88 | 4.1 | 75 | 2.6 | 79 |
| November | 13 | 3 | 8 | 76 | 2.9 | 77 | 2.8 | 56 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (79/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | -2 | +6.6 °C | +6.8 °C | +2.8 | +22.2 mm | +1.3 h | -3.9 % | -0.2 m/s |
| November | -23 | -6.9 °C | -6 °C | -0.3 | -11.6 mm | -1.2 h | +2.6 % | +0.2 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Washington, D.C. in October?
The average daily high is around 20 °C, with an average daily low of about 9 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Washington, D.C. in October?
The curated estimate is about 8 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 88 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Washington, D.C.?
By the climate score, April, May, September and October are the strongest months for Washington, D.C.. October is one of them.