October weather forecast
South Carolina, USA

October in South Carolina heralds a full embrace of autumn, with cooler temperatures and a tapestry of colorful foliage. Along the coastline, in places like Hilton Head Island, temperatures oscillate between 54°F (12.2°C) and 76°F (24.4°C). While daytime retains a moderate warmth, nights begin to introduce a chill, particularly towards the month's end.

The Midlands, where places like Columbia reside, bask in the pleasantness of fall. The heat of summer is a distant memory, replaced by comfortable days and cooler nights. The Upstate, influenced by its proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, delivers a spectacular visual treat. The foliage, with its array of reds, oranges, and yellows, reaches its zenith in this region, especially in elevated areas.

October's ambiance is dry, with a clear atmosphere, allowing for brilliant blue skies. Rainfall is sporadic, and when it occurs, it's usually brief and light. The reduced humidity and the cool breeze further amplify the season's allure.

Compared to September, October solidifies its position as a quintessential autumn month. There's a tangible shift in weather patterns, with the warmth of the previous month giving way to more consistent coolness. As October concludes, South Carolina begins its subtle descent into the colder embrace of the forthcoming winter months, with November ushering in further drops in temperature and a stark shift in the landscape.

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• Columbia - October »
  A shift in Columbia's weather is observed as September turns into October, with the average high temperature reducing from 84.6°F (29.2°C) to a still warm 73.8°F (23.2°C). In Columbia, during October, the rain falls for 7.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.97" (50mm) of precipitation.
• Charleston - October »
  The commencement of October in Charleston includes a gentle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature dropping a bit from a moderately hot 83.5°F (28.6°C) in September to a still warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). In Charleston, in October, during 10.6 rainfall days, 3.11" (79mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• North Charleston - October »
  On the first day of October in North Charleston, sunrise is at 7:14 am and sunset at 7:05 pm. In North Charleston, in October, during 9.7 rainfall days, 1.89" (48mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mount Pleasant - October »
  On the first day of October in Mount Pleasant sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:04 pm. On the first day of October in Mount Pleasant sunrise is at 7:13 am and sunset at 7:04 pm.
• Rock Hill - October »
  In Rock Hill, in October, during 9.9 rainfall days, 2.17" (55mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In October, Rock Hill weather nuances transform with the advent of substantial fall conditions.
• Greenville - October »
  October in Greenville brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, falling from September's moderately hot 82.6°F (28.1°C) to a pleasant 72°F (22.2°C). In Greenville snow does not fall in April through October.
• Summerville - October »
  In Summerville in October, during 6.3 rainfall days, 0.83" (21mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Summerville in October, it is raining for 6.3 days, with typically 0.83" (21mm) of accumulated precipitation.
• Goose Creek - October »
  In Goose Creek, in October, it is raining for 9.5 days, with typically 2.99" (76mm) of accumulated precipitation. During the month of October, an average low-temperature of 60.8°F (16°C) is recorded in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
• Sumter - October »
  On the last day of October, in Sumter, South Carolina, sunrise is at 7:39 am and sunset at 6:30 pm EDT. In Sumter, during October, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 2.48" (63mm) of precipitation.
• Hilton Head Island - October »
  The beginning of October in Hilton Head Island brings a minor change in the average high-temperature, shifting from a moderately hot 83.3°F (28.5°C) in September to a still warm 75.9°F (24.4°C). In Hilton Head Island the average relative humidity in October is 73%.
• Florence - October »
  In Florence in October, during 9.2 rainfall days, 2.24" (57mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. In October, the average high-temperature in Florence, South Carolina, goes from a moderately hot 83.7°F (28.7°C) in September to a still warm 73.6°F (23.1°C).
• Spartanburg - October »
  Spartanburg's weather in October is adorned with vibrant fall colors, cooler days, and crisp nights. In Spartanburg, during October, the rain falls for 8.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 1.93" (49mm) of precipitation.