Winston-Salem in October

8.1out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 22°C. Some rain: about 7 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
7Rainy days (82 mm)
11:03 hDaylight
07:34Sunrise · 18:38 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 22°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 (2.8 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

10° 0° J 12° 2° F 16° 5° M 22° 10° A 26° 15° M 30° 19° J 32° 21° J 30° 21° A 27° 17° S 22° 10° O 16° 5° N 11° 2° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 10°C0°C92 mm 9– – 5.7
February 12°C2°C82 mm 9– – 6.2
March 16°C5°C109 mm 10– – 6.7
April 22°C10°C93 mm 10– – 7.7
May 26°C15°C84 mm 11– – 7.6
June 30°C19°C91 mm 12– – 7.2
July 32°C21°C92 mm 15– – 6.4
August 30°C21°C92 mm 12– – 7.1
September 27°C17°C101 mm 10– – 7.7
October 22°C10°C82 mm 7– – 8.1
November 16°C5°C85 mm 7– – 7.1
December 11°C2°C94 mm 9– – 6.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Winston-Salem in October?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 10°C.

When is the best time to visit Winston-Salem?

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