Charleston in October

October in Charleston brings highs around 78°F (26°C), lows near 58°F and about 7 rainy days. The sun sets around 6:47 pm. It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.

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What October is good for in Charleston

Each activity rated for October's weather.

October next to September and November

Month	September	October	November
High	85°F (30°C)	78°F (26°C)	69°F (21°C)
Low	68°F (20°C)	58°F (14°C)	47°F (8°C)
Rainy days	10	7	7
Sunset	7:27 pm	6:47 pm	5:19 pm
Daylight	12 h 24 min	11 h 23 min	10 h 29 min

Averages for Charleston Int'l, South Carolina, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.

Tours in Charleston

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour 4.9 (7,043) 2 hoursFrom $30View
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston 4.8 (3,866) 60 minFrom $50View
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour 4.8 (11,086) 60 minFrom $50View
Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston 4.7 (4,430) 40 minFrom $45View
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour 4.9 (1,635) 2.5 hoursFrom $39View
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing 4.5 (1,108) 1.5 hoursFrom $40View

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Questions

Is October a good time to visit Charleston?

It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing. The most comfortable months overall are January, February, March, April, October and November.