The climate in Virginia during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Virginia and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 19.1°C 66.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 6°C 42.7°F |
Average temperature | 12.5°C 54.5°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 76 mm 3 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 16.2°C 61.1°F |
Humidity | 69% |
Windspeed | 16.6kph 10 mph |
On average October is the 5th driest month of the year in Virginia with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 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 Virginia in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
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Driest month: | January | 37mm 1.5ins |
Sunniest month: | July | 10.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 0.1°C 32.2°F |
Wettest month: | May | 116mm 4.6ins |