Williamsburg, VA weather in October
In October, Williamsburg sees highs around 71°F and lows around 51°F: mild, with some rain. Rain falls on about 9 days. Good for outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 71°F
- Normal low
- 51°F
- Wet days
- 9
- 4.2 in total
- Muggy days
- 4
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 76°F | 66°F |
| Normal low | 58°F | 46°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 31% | 30% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:02 am / 6:50 pm | 7:30 am / 6:10 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am56°Fdew point 51°F
- 9 am64°Fdew point 54°F
- Noon69°Fdew point 52°F
- 3 pm70°Fdew point 52°F
- 6 pm63°Fdew point 53°F
- 9 pm59°Fdew point 53°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Newport News Intl Airport (15 mi away); average wind 7 mph; clear or few clouds in 62% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 32%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F15 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more0 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more4 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow9 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in5 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
- Snow on the groundsnow depth 1 in or more0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 4.2 in; a dry October brings about 3.0 in and a wet one about 5.5 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202007: average high 76°F
- Coolest October1992: average high 68°F
- Wettest October2006: 12.4 in
- Driest October2000: 0.03 in
- Highest reading95°F (October 2, 2019)
- Lowest reading30°F (October 20, 1992)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 81°F | 71°F | 61°F |
| Normal low | 63°F | 51°F | 41°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Comfortable days | 6 | 15 | 9 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.2 h | 10.2 h |
Highs change by -10°F from September and -10°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Wilmington, NC222 mi · high 76°F · 8 wet days
- Drier: Nags Head, NC109 mi · high 71°F · 6 wet days
- Cooler: Frederick, MD153 mi · high 65°F · 9 wet days
How Williamsburg ranks in October
- Normal high188th warmest of 378 cities; 3rd of 5 in Virginia
- Wet days237th driest of 378
- Comfortable days85th most of 340
What to pack for Williamsburg in October
- A rain jacket or umbrella – rain on about 9 days
Heating and cooling
October has 165 heating degree days and 46 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 4% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Williamsburg in October?
The normal high is 71°F and the normal low is 51°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 95°F (October 2, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Williamsburg in October?
About 9 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 4.2 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 2006 (12.4 in); the driest was in 2000 (0.03 in).
Is October a good time to visit Williamsburg?
October ranks 3rd of 12 months on our comfort score for Williamsburg (65 out of 100). It has about 15 comfortable days. The best months are April and May.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain and frost dates: Williamsburg 2 N (USC00449151), 2.1 mi N of the city center, 70 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Snowfall and snow depth: W Pt 2 Nw (USC00449025), 21 mi NNW of the city center, 20 ft (65 ft lower than the city). NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Newport News Intl Airport (USW00093741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 42 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Nwpt News/Wimburg Intl Apt (723086-93741), 15 mi SE of the city center, 36 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.