When to go · Federal Way
Federal Way in October
Good month. Outside the best window (May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 14
- Crowds
- Medium
- United States overall
- Prices
- Medium
- United States overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- MayGreatInside Federal Way's best window: May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest.
- JuneGreatInside Federal Way's best window: May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest.
- JulyGreatInside Federal Way's best window: May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest.
- AugustGreatInside Federal Way's best window: May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest.
Weather in October
- Federal WayHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 8 °C (46 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 46 °F (8 °C), rain on about 14 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- Medium
- Prices · United States overall
- Medium
United States overall: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Federal Way, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
May: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
May: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Oct: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 14
May: 11 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Oct: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
May: 1
October: Outside the best window (May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest). Across United States: Best all-round month: New England foliage, desert parks, cooler cities. High roads start closing late in the month.
May: Inside Federal Way's best window: May–Sep (gardens and Wild Waves in season); Jul–Aug warmest.
Federal Way: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast