What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in October?

In October, Charleston averages 25°C high / 18°C low with about 64 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 28°C high / 19°C low with about 83 mm.

Charleston vs New Orleans in October

Charleston is the better pick in October — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is warm, a little rain, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, rainy, clean air.

Charleston vs New Orleans — October climate, side by side

	🇺🇸 Charleston	🇺🇸 New Orleans
Comfort score	85/100 (A)	79/100 (B)
Feels-like high	26°C	30°C
Avg high / low	25° / 18°	28° / 19°
Rainfall	64 mm	83 mm
Rainy days	5	4
Humidity	77%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	40	48

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Charleston vs New Orleans in October — FAQ

Is October better in Charleston or New Orleans?: Charleston is the better pick in October — 85 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Charleston is warm, a little rain, clean air, while New Orleans is hot, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs New Orleans in October?: In October, Charleston averages 25°C high / 18°C low with about 64 mm of rain; New Orleans averages 28°C high / 19°C low with about 83 mm.