The climate in Washington during October can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Washington and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 10.1°C 50.2°F |
Average temperature | 16.6°C 61.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 79 mm 3.1 ins |
Rainy days | 8 days |
Sea temperature | 23°C 73.4°F |
Humidity | 74% |
Windspeed | 15.1kph 9 mph |
On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Washington with around 79mm 3.1 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 7.6 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 Washington in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
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Driest month: | November | 75mm 3ins |
Sunniest month: | April | 9.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 10.8°C 51.4°F |
Wettest month: | August | 149mm 5.9ins |