South Carolina weather in October
Planning a journey to South Carolina this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South Carolina in October?
South Carolina is a region in the United States of America. South Carolina has a wide variety of climate types. During October, you can expect temperatures that range from moderate to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is moderate in Rosenheim at 14°C to warm in Hardeeville at 26°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Hardeeville and 5°C in Rosenheim.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rock Hill with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Georgetown with 140 mm. Meanwhile, Hilton Head Island enjoys approximately 218 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Carolina in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Carolina climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in South Carolina?
Hilton Head Island
In October Hilton Head Island generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Charleston
In October Charleston generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Rosenheim
In October Rosenheim generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Myrtle Beach
In October Myrtle Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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North Myrtle Beach
In October North Myrtle Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Carolina, in the United States of America.
Is October the best time to visit South Carolina?
We consider October to be one of the best times to travel to South Carolina. Typically, the climate in Hilton Head Island is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit South Carolina is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Hilton Head Island. On the other hand, the weather in August tends to be unpleasant.
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