When to go · Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. in October
Great month. Inside Washington, D.C.'s best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 21°C70°F / 11°C52°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
GreatBest and avoid months for Washington, D.C.
Inside Washington, D.C.'s best window: Mar–May, Sep–Oct.
Weather in October
- Washington, D.C.Highs around 21 °C, lows around 11 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F, lows around 52 °F, rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings