Temperatures in October
It's cool to moderate in October in Washington with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 23°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Washington in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Washington with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 18°C, with nights close to 7°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Washington will be around 16°C, with nights close to 6°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 131 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 34% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Washington. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Washington in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
18°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
23°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
131 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Washington?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Washington. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Washington in October
With 32°C, Washington hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Washington
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Washington, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Washington
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Washington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 11 days of rain in Washington.
Daily UV Index in October in Washington
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Washington, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Washington Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Washington, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Washington Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Washington, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Washington
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Average Weather in Washington by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Washington. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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