October weather in Washington, VA
The average temperature in Washington in October is 55.6°F (44.0°F–67.2°F). Average precipitation: 3.68 inches.
October is a fall month in Washington, and is warmer than the annual average of 54.2°F. Daily temperatures swing about 23.2°F between overnight low and afternoon high. Expect about 9 days with precipitation. Daylight averages about 10h 58m. For travel, October is a comfortable month to visit.
Avg High
67.2°F
Avg Low
44.0°F
Precipitation
3.68 in
Daylight
10h 58m
October records in Washington
| Date | Record High | Record Low | Record Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 81.0°F (1998) | 39.0°F (2003) | 3.61 in (2010) |
| October 2 | 84.0°F (2018) | 37.0°F (1998) | 0.73 in (2012) |
| October 3 | 91.9°F (2019) | 30.9°F (2003) | 1.51 in (2015) |
| October 4 | 89.1°F (2019) | 28.9°F (2003) | 0.67 in (2015) |
| October 5 | 90.0°F (2013) | 32.0°F (1996) | 0.52 in (1999) |
| October 6 | 90.0°F (2013) | 34.0°F (2014) | 1.24 in (2006) |
| October 7 | 86.0°F (1997) | 33.1°F (2001) | 1.44 in (2006) |
| October 8 | 91.0°F (2007) | 28.9°F (2001) | 0.61 in (2006) |
| October 9 | 89.1°F (2007) | 28.9°F (2001) | 1.11 in (1998) |
| October 10 | 91.9°F (2007) | 28.0°F (2001) | 0.64 in (2013) |
| October 11 | 89.1°F (2017) | 33.1°F (2000) | 3.10 in (2013) |
| October 12 | 84.9°F (2010) | 33.1°F (1996) | 1.67 in (2002) |
| October 13 | 84.0°F (2003) | 32.0°F (2006) | 3.27 in (2011) |
| October 14 | 81.0°F (2024) | 28.9°F (2006) | 1.00 in (2013) |
| October 15 | 88.0°F (2008) | 30.9°F (2006) | 1.15 in (2003) |
| October 16 | 84.9°F (2000) | 30.9°F (2006) | 2.27 in (2014) |
| October 17 | 82.0°F (2008) | 36.0°F (2006) | 0.83 in (2002) |
| October 18 | 84.9°F (2016) | 30.0°F (2015) | 0.90 in (2006) |
| October 19 | 87.1°F (2016) | 28.9°F (2001) | 1.96 in (1996) |
| October 20 | 89.1°F (2016) | 30.9°F (2001) | 0.95 in (2019) |
| October 21 | 86.0°F (2016) | 30.9°F (2008) | 0.53 in (2019) |
| October 22 | 82.0°F (2000) | 28.9°F (2018) | 0.31 in (2025) |
| October 23 | 82.0°F (2001) | 27.0°F (1997) | 0.55 in (2019) |
| October 24 | 81.0°F (2012) | 28.9°F (2003) | 0.78 in (2017) |
| October 25 | 84.9°F (2001) | 28.9°F (2003) | 1.40 in (2007) |
| October 26 | 82.0°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2013) | 1.84 in (2008) |
| October 27 | 82.9°F (2023) | 28.0°F (2013) | 1.81 in (2007) |
| October 28 | 79.0°F (1996) | 34.0°F (2003) | 1.55 in (2009) |
| October 29 | 84.9°F (2014) | 27.0°F (2001) | 1.72 in (2015) |
| October 30 | 84.0°F (1996) | 27.0°F (2001) | 3.92 in (2012) |
| October 31 | 82.9°F (2016) | 28.9°F (2011) | 0.55 in (2019) |