Charleston weather in October

October in Charleston: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Charleston · #93 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 87/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Charleston climate normals — October

Daytime high24°C / 76°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low18°C / 65°F
Feels like (high)26°C / 79°F
Rainfall73 mm / 2.9 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity75%💧 humid
Dew point15°C / 58°F
Sunshine8.8 h/day
Daylight11.4 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)40🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Charleston in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Charleston?
October in Charleston: warm, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Charleston on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
What is the weather like in Charleston in October?
In October, Charleston averages a daily high of 24.4°C and a low of 18.2°C, with about 72.9 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Charleston in October?
Charleston has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in October.

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