Savannah, GA weather in October
October in Savannah: mild and often humid, with some rain. Highs 79°F, lows 59°F, about 7 wet days. A good month for most outdoor plans.
- Normal high
- 79°F
- Normal low
- 59°F
- Wet days
- 7
- 3.7 in total
- Muggy days
- 10
- dew point 65°F+
How October changes from start to finish
| October 1 | October 31 | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 83°F | 75°F |
| Normal low | 65°F | 53°F |
| Chance of a wet day | 26% | 21% |
| Sunrise / sunset | 7:18 am / 7:09 pm | 7:40 am / 6:35 pm |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.9 h |
Chance of a wet day: average for the first and last 7 days of the month. Times are local clock time (Eastern Time).
A typical October day
- 6 am62°Fdew point 59°F
- 9 am69°Fdew point 61°F
- Noon76°Fdew point 60°F
- 3 pm77°Fdew point 60°F
- 6 pm71°Fdew point 61°F
- 9 pm66°Fdew point 61°F
NOAA hourly normals (local standard time) from Savannah Hunter Fld (5 mi away); average wind 6 mph; clear or few clouds in 52% of daytime hours, mostly cloudy or overcast in 37%.
What kind of days to expect
- Comfortable dayshigh 65-80°F and dew point under 60°F11 of 31
- Hot dayshigh 90°F or more1 of 31
- Muggy daysdaily mean dew point 65°F or more10 of 31
- Wet daysat least 0.01 in of rain or melted snow7 of 31
- Notable rainat least 0.10 in4 of 31
- Freezing nightslow 32°F or below0 of 31
Average days per October, counted from daily records for each year 1991-2020.
Rain in October
Normal precipitation is 3.7 in; a dry October brings about 1.6 in and a wet one about 4.1 in (25th and 75th percentiles). About 2 days bring half an inch or more, and about 1 an inch or more.
How October varies from year to year
- Warmest October, 1991-20202019: average high 84°F
- Coolest October1994: average high 76°F
- Wettest October1994: 19.8 in
- Driest October2000: no measurable precipitation
- Highest reading97°F (October 4, 2019)
- Lowest reading33°F (October 27, 2001)
From the station's daily records with NOAA quality flags removed; most recent date shown when a reading repeats.
October compared with September and November
| September | October | November | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal high | 86°F | 79°F | 70°F |
| Normal low | 69°F | 59°F | 48°F |
| Wet days | 10 | 7 | 7 |
| Comfortable days | 2 | 11 | 16 |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | 11.4 h | 10.5 h |
Highs change by -7°F from September and -9°F into November.
Nearby alternatives in October
- Warmer: Orlando, FL246 mi · high 85°F · 8 wet days
- Cooler: Charlotte, NC218 mi · high 73°F · 7 wet days
How Savannah ranks in October
- Normal high108th warmest of 378 cities; 2nd of 8 in Georgia
- Wet days133rd driest of 378
- Comfortable days211th most of 340
Heating and cooling
October has 46 heating degree days and 164 cooling degree days (base 65°F), 5% of the year's total heating and cooling demand.
Questions
How hot is Savannah in October?
The normal high is 79°F and the normal low is 59°F. From 1991 to 2020 the hottest October reading was 97°F (October 4, 2019).
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in October?
About 7 days in October have at least 0.01 in of precipitation, and the normal total is 3.7 in. The wettest October in 1991-2020 was in 1994 (19.8 in); the driest was in 2000, with no measurable precipitation.
Is October a good time to visit Savannah?
October ranks 5th of 12 months on our comfort score for Savannah (61 out of 100). It has about 11 comfortable days and about 1 day at 90°F or hotter. The best months are March and April.
Where the numbers come from
- Temperature, rain, snowfall, snow depth and frost dates: Savannah Intl Airport (USW00003822), 7.2 mi WNW of the city center, 46 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Humidity and wind by hour and cloud cover: Savannah Hunter Fld (USW00013824), 5.0 mi SSW of the city center, 56 ft . NOAA normals and daily records, 1991-2020.
- Daily humidity and wind: Savannah/Hilton Head Intl Airport (722070-03822), 6.8 mi WNW of the city center, 29 ft . Hourly observations, 1991-2020.