Charlottesville in October

7.9out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 20°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

20°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
7Rainy days (85 mm)
10:59 hDaylight
07:29Sunrise · 18:29 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 20°C
  • Some rain: about 7 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • A light jacket for cooler evenings
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

8° -2° J 10° -1° F 14° 3° M 20° 8° A 24° 13° M 29° 18° J 31° 21° J 30° 20° A 26° 16° S 20° 9° O 14° 4° N 9° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 8°C-2°C80 mm 8– – 5.4
February 10°C-1°C72 mm 8– – 5.9
March 14°C3°C98 mm 10– – 6.4
April 20°C8°C86 mm 10– – 7.5
May 24°C13°C90 mm 12– – 7.5
June 29°C18°C82 mm 11– – 7.6
July 31°C21°C84 mm 12– – 6.9
August 30°C20°C78 mm 10– – 7.5
September 26°C16°C107 mm 9– – 7.8
October 20°C9°C85 mm 7– – 7.9
November 14°C4°C79 mm 8– – 6.9
December 9°C0°C88 mm 8– – 5.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Charlottesville in October?

Daytime highs average 20°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Charlottesville?

The best months are October, September, June, April.