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

How is the weather in Charleston in October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Charleston generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 25°C, while night temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Charleston in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 223 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Charleston climate page with graphs.

 

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 in October and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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).

So, what should you wear in Charleston in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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