The climate in Delaware during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Delaware and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 17.9°C 64.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 4.2°C 39.5°F |
| Average temperature | 11°C 51.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 58 mm 2.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 16.3°C 61.3°F |
| Humidity | 70% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Delaware with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 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 Delaware in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| Hottest month: | July | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 51mm 2ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 9.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.4°C 32.7°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 107mm 4.2ins |