Winston-Salem Weather in October

What's the weather like in Winston-Salem (North Carolina) in October 2025?

The climate in Winston-Salem during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Winston-Salem and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

Winston-Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.6°C 70.9°F
Nightly temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Average temperature 14.7°C 58.5°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 84 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 20.8°C 69.4°F
Humidity 71%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average October is the 2nd driest month of the year in Winston-Salem with around 84mm 3.3 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Winston-Salem

Winston-Salem average temperature in October

October rainfall

Winston-Salem average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem in October 2025.

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Winston-Salem weather stats

Winston-Salem weather statistics
Hottest month: July 30.6°C 87.1°F
Driest month: November 73mm 2.9ins
Sunniest month: April 8.8hrs
Coldest month: January 8.3°C 46.9°F
Wettest month: July 113mm 4.4ins
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