Washington, D.C., District of Columbia Weather in October
United States · October climate averages and travel tips
Avg high20°C (69°F)
Avg low10°C (50°F)
Rainfall100 mm (3.9 in)
RatingExcellent 9/10
Washington, D.C. in October sees daytime temperatures around 20°C (69°F), dropping to about 10°C (50°F) at night. October is autumn (fall) in United States. The month is moderately rainy, with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain spread over 8 days. You get roughly 11 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is October a good time to visit Washington, D.C.?
Yes — October is one of the best months to visit Washington, D.C.. The weather rates excellent (9/10) on our comfort score.
October weather at a glance
| Average high | 20°C (69°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 8 |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Cloud cover | 51% |
| Daylight | 11 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.5 km/h |
| vs September | 7°C cooler than September, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Washington, D.C. in October
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Washington, D.C. weather in other months
Jan5°C / -3°C71 mmPoorFeb7°C / -3°C69 mmFairMar12°C / 1°C80 mmFairApr18°C / 7°C90 mmExcellentMay23°C / 12°C103 mmGoodJun28°C / 18°C107 mmGoodJul31°C / 21°C114 mmFairAug31°C / 20°C110 mmFairSep27°C / 17°C103 mmExcellentOct20°C / 10°C100 mmExcellentNov13°C / 3°C72 mmGoodDec8°C / -1°C96 mmFair
← SeptemberBest time to visit Washington, D.C.November →
Better weather in October nearby
- Los Angeles, California28°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- San Diego, California27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- San Francisco, California22°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Denver, Colorado21°C · 29 mm · Excellent
- Tijuana27°C · 9 mm · Excellent
- Leon de los Aldama27°C · 39 mm · Excellent
Nearby in October
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania20°C · 107 mm
- Brooklyn, New York18°C · 128 mm
- New York18°C · 128 mm
- Manhattan, New York19°C · 124 mm
- Queens, New York18°C · 128 mm
- The Bronx, New York19°C · 124 mm
Where else is good in October? See where to go in October.