Chapel Hill Weather in October

What's the weather like in Chapel Hill (North Carolina) in October 2025?

The climate in Chapel Hill during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Chapel Hill and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

Chapel Hill weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.1°C 71.7°F
Nightly temperature 7.4°C 45.2°F
Average temperature 14.7°C 58.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 87 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 22.7°C 72.8°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp 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 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill average temperature in October

October rainfall

Chapel Hill average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Chapel Hill average rain in October

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 Chapel Hill in October 2025.

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Chapel Hill weather stats

Chapel Hill weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.1°C 88°F
Driest month: April 81mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: April 8.9hrs
Coldest month: January 9°C 48.2°F
Wettest month: May 113mm 4.4ins
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