What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Washington in October?

In October, Philadelphia averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 80 mm of rain; Washington averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 84 mm.

Philadelphia vs Washington in October

Philadelphia and Washington are nearly tied in October — 85 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is nice, a little rain, clean air; Washington is nice, rainy, clean air.

Philadelphia vs Washington — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Philadelphia	🇺🇸 Washington
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	19°C	21°C
Avg high / low	21° / 12°	22° / 11°
Rainfall	80 mm	84 mm
Rainy days	7	7
Humidity	71%	72%
Air quality (AQI)	42	42

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Philadelphia vs Washington in October — FAQ

Is October better in Philadelphia or Washington?: Philadelphia and Washington are nearly tied in October — 85 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Philadelphia is nice, a little rain, clean air; Washington is nice, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Philadelphia vs Washington in October?: In October, Philadelphia averages 21°C high / 12°C low with about 80 mm of rain; Washington averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 84 mm.