Charleston weather in October (South Carolina, United States of America)

What's the typical weather in Charleston for October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Charleston includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Precipitation

Charleston in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 223 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Charleston.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, April and May typically offer the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Charleston's climate page.

Charleston, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 16°C  

Max Temperature 25°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 130 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 74%  

Sunshine 223 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 64%  

Where to go in the United States of America in October

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the weather conditions for any month in Charleston.

• January
• February
• March
• April

• May
• June
• July
• August

• September
• October
• November
• December

For a detailed overview of the weather over the year and the best time to visit the United States of America, check out our Charleston's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Charleston, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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