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)

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