Delaware in October

7.2out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
8°CAvg low
9Rainy days (74 mm)
10:54 hDaylight
07:50Sunrise · 18:44 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rainfall in October is fairly consistent from year to year (2.7 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

2° -6° J 4° -4° F 10° 0° M 17° 6° A 22° 12° M 27° 17° J 28° 19° J 28° 18° A 24° 14° S 18° 8° O 11° 2° N 5° -3° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 2°C-6°C83 mm 11– – 3.9
February 4°C-4°C69 mm 10– – 4.6
March 10°C0°C95 mm 12– – 5.4
April 17°C6°C116 mm 13– – 6.5
May 22°C12°C111 mm 14– – 7.1
June 27°C17°C105 mm 12– – 7.4
July 28°C19°C91 mm 12– – 7.5
August 28°C18°C74 mm 10– – 7.8
September 24°C14°C73 mm 9– – 8.0
October 18°C8°C74 mm 9– – 7.2
November 11°C2°C80 mm 10– – 5.9
December 5°C-3°C86 mm 10– – 4.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Delaware in October?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 8°C.

When is the best time to visit Delaware?

The best months are September, August, July, June.