Washington D. C. in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Washington D. C. in october 2025
The weather in Washington D. C. in october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
good weather
Weather at 6am
56°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
17%
11%
9%
Weather at 12pm
70°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
24%
18%
8%
Weather at 6pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
48% of time
24%
11%
10%
Weather at 3am
56°F
43%
18%
13%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Washington D. C. in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Washington D. C. in october.
The climate of Washington D. C. in october is good
The weather in october in Washington D. C. is relatively dry (with 4.7in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in september there is an average of 4.7in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate pleasant in that locality the month of october. Temperatures are up to 70°F. The minimum is 56°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in october in Washington D. C. is 63°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Washington D. C. in the month of october with a maximum record of 95°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 32°F in 2011. You can hope to have about 23 days with temperatures over 65°F, or 74% of time.
In october in Washington D. C., the days on average last 11:11. Sunrise is at 06:18 and sets at 17:29.
With good weather conditions, the month of october is a good time to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Washington D. C. in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 70°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 32°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 68°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 62°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 54°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.8in (2012) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.11km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:29 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:11 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Washington D. C. in october 2024:
63°F to 65°F
61°F to 68°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 76°F
67°F to 76°F
58°F to 76°F
63°F to 72°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 72°F
49°F to 61°F
47°F to 68°F
52°F to 79°F
59°F to 79°F
54°F to 68°F
49°F to 52°F
43°F to 59°F
47°F to 61°F
43°F to 67°F
47°F to 72°F
49°F to 74°F
52°F to 79°F
54°F to 83°F
58°F to 76°F
54°F to 65°F
43°F to 68°F
56°F to 72°F
49°F to 59°F
45°F to 65°F
54°F to 65°F
56°F to 74°F
63°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in october
Cities near Washington D. C.:
| Maryland in october | good weather |
| Baltimore in october | good weather |
| Ocean City (Maryland) in october | good weather |
| Wildwood in october | good weather |
| Philadelphia in october | good weather |
| Virginia in october | good weather |
| Atlantic City in october | good weather |
| Virginia Beach in october | perfect weather |
| New Jersey in october | good weather |
| Pittsburgh in october | good weather |
| New York City in october | good weather |
| Brooklyn in october | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Washington D. C.
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Weather data for Washington D. C. in october:
Weather data for Washington D. C. for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Washington D. C.. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Washington D. C. can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Washington D. C..