Short Pump in October

7.9out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 21°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.

21°CAvg high
11°CAvg low
8Rainy days (94 mm)
11:00 hDaylight
07:25Sunrise · 18:26 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 21°C
  • Some rain: about 8 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 (2.4 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

9° 0° J 11° 1° F 15° 4° M 21° 10° A 25° 15° M 29° 19° J 32° 22° J 30° 21° A 27° 17° S 21° 11° O 15° 5° N 10° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 9°C0°C82 mm 9– – 5.6
February 11°C1°C74 mm 8– – 6.0
March 15°C4°C100 mm 10– – 6.6
April 21°C10°C85 mm 10– – 7.6
May 25°C15°C84 mm 11– – 7.6
June 29°C19°C96 mm 12– – 7.3
July 32°C22°C104 mm 13– – 6.5
August 30°C21°C105 mm 11– – 7.0
September 27°C17°C108 mm 10– – 7.7
October 21°C11°C94 mm 8– – 7.9
November 15°C5°C80 mm 8– – 7.0
December 10°C2°C89 mm 9– – 5.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Short Pump in October?

Daytime highs average 21°C and nights about 11°C.

When is the best time to visit Short Pump?

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