Washington D.C. · October
Run in the morning.
Cool month: average high 69°F, low 52°F. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
Avg high / low
69° / 52°F
Humidity
74%
Rain days
13/mo
Wind
10 mph
What October feels like in Washington D.C.
Sunrise
07:19
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:29
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Washington D.C. in October
The kit for October in Washington D.C.: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-11° avg high
-1 rain days
Washington D.C. in September →
October
69°F avg high
13 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+13° avg high
+4 rain days
Washington D.C. in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Washington D.C. in October?+
Morning. Cool, runnable conditions throughout — morning still has the steadiest air and lightest wind.
What's the average temperature in Washington D.C. in October?+
Average high 69°F, average low 52°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Washington D.C.?+
Compared to September (avg high 80°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 56°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Washington D.C. in October?+
Expect about 13 measurable rain days in October, on average.