When to go · Dewey Beach

Dewey Beach in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many businesses closed); hurricane season late Aug–Oct.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; United States overall
Prices: Medium; United States overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Dewey Beach

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many businesses closed); hurricane season late Aug–Oct.

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Dewey BeachHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 11 °C (52 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 52 °F (11 °C), rain on about 8 days

United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Dewey Beach, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (many businesses closed); hurricane season late Aug–Oct.

May: Inside Dewey Beach's best window: Jun–Aug; late May and September for quieter weather.

Dewey Beach: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.