Harrisburg in October

7.4out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 18°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

18°CAvg high
9°CAvg low
8Rainy days (87 mm)
10:54 hDaylight
07:26Sunrise · 18:20 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 18°C
  • Some rain: about 8 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 (2.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

4° -4° J 6° -3° F 11° 1° M 18° 7° A 23° 12° M 27° 17° J 30° 20° J 29° 19° A 25° 15° S 18° 9° O 12° 3° N 6° -1° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 4°C-4°C83 mm 9– – 4.5
February 6°C-3°C72 mm 9– – 4.9
March 11°C1°C97 mm 11– – 5.7
April 18°C7°C92 mm 11– – 6.9
May 23°C12°C90 mm 12– – 7.5
June 27°C17°C88 mm 11– – 7.5
July 30°C20°C91 mm 11– – 7.4
August 29°C19°C79 mm 10– – 7.8
September 25°C15°C108 mm 9– – 7.7
October 18°C9°C87 mm 8– – 7.4
November 12°C3°C80 mm 8– – 6.4
December 6°C-1°C88 mm 9– – 5.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Harrisburg in October?

Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 9°C.

When is the best time to visit Harrisburg?

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