Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Highlands, North Carolina, United States in October
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
139mm
Sun
6.7h
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 139mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Highlands, North Carolina, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
October18°C average high
October is close to Highlands' yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October139mm average rain
October is one of Highlands' driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April to July, and September to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October6.7 hours average sun
October sits close to Highlands' yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
October35 weather score
October scores below Highlands' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
