Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
66mm
Sun
5.2h
Weather score
35
Poor
Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
Drier
Rainfall averages 66mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Washington, Pennsylvania, United States with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October18°C average high
October is close to Washington's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October66mm average rain
October is one of Washington's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
October5.2 hours average sun
October sits close to Washington's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October35 weather score
October scores below Washington's 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.
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