The climate in Harrisburg during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Harrisburg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (49°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
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Nightly temperature | 9.5°C 49.1°F |
Average temperature | 16.4°C 61.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 78 mm 3.1 ins |
Rainy days | 7 days |
Sea temperature | 19.8°C 67.7°F |
Humidity | 68% |
Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average October is the driest month of the year in Harrisburg with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.6 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 Harrisburg in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 33.1°C 91.6°F |
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Driest month: | October | 78mm 3.1ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 11.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 7.8°C 46°F |
Wettest month: | May | 131mm 5.2ins |