Savannah Weather In October
October weather in Savannah is often excellent, and this is usually one of the best times of the year to visit the city. A typical day this month is warm and sunny, but without the extreme heat and humidity of the summer months.
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October is a great month for all of Savannah’s activities: still warm enough for water-based activities such as kayaking, and ideal for outdoor sightseeing, hiking and nature-watching, picnicking and the like. In the event of a cooler or rainy day, there is also plenty to do indoors, from museums and art galleries to historic houses, shopping and dining.
Consult the weather forecast before setting out, but in general for an October visit to Savannah you should pack primarily warm-weather clothing, with additional layers and a light jacket for cooler mornings/evenings and cloudy days.
As always in Savannah, an umbrella is advised. Insect repellent is useful if you are visiting nature sites, plus sunscreen for other occasions when you will be spending a lot of time outdoors.
Hurricanes are a distinct possibility in Savannah through October. Purchase appropriate insurance if possible if you will be booking your travel ahead of time. In the event of a tropical storm or hurricane, follow all local advice and be prepared to evacuate if required.
See also:
– Savannah’s must-see sights
– October festivals and events
– More attractions and things to do
– Savannah in fall
Temperature In Savannah In October
The daily maximum temperature in Savannah in October averages 78°F (26°C), with the lowest daily highs being around 59-66°F (15-19°C), up to around 86-88°F (30-31°C) on the hottest days.
In an average year, you can expect the temperature to exceed 82°F (28°C) on roughly 10 days each month, although in cooler years such days can be much rarer. Generally, you can expect the daily high to stay below 75°F (24°C) on around 7-9 days during the month.
Mid morning temperatures in October are typically between around 60-75°F (16-24°C). Evening temperatures are much the same, falling to an overnight low of around 45°F (7°C) on the coolest nights, up to 70°F (21°C) on warmer ones.
Sea Temperature
Surface water temperature in October at the beaches near Savannah is around 74-81°F (22-28°C), which should be warm enough for watersports and maybe swimming on warmer days.
Humidity In Savannah In October
October is significantly less humid than Savannah’s summers, but it can still feel somewhat humid quite often during the month.
Sunshine, Clouds & Rain In Savannah In October
The average October in Savannah has 7-8 hours of sunshine each day. Rainfall for the month totals an average of 3.7 inches, with rain occurring on an average of 7 days.
The weather in Savannah in October is predominantly sunny, often with many extended stretches of beautiful, clear days.
Some years, there can be quite a few days during the month with more mixed weather, consisting of periods of mostly clear and sunny weather combined with periods of partial or total cloud cover, and sometimes rain. October rarely has more than a few days of mostly overcast or rainy weather.
The UV index in Savannah in October averages 6.
Wind speeds in Savannah in October average around 7.5mph, with 8-10 days each month with no more than a very light breeze, and 2-3 days on average where wind speeds may reach around 15mph or higher.
Hurricanes In Savannah In October
Hurricanes and severe storms are a possibility during October, which is often one of the more active months of the official Atlantic hurricane season for the coastal Georgia area. It is advisable to get travel insurance that covers weather-related cancellation and curtailment if you decide to visit Savannah (or anywhere else in the southeast) this month.
If there is a hurricane or other strong storm during your visit, follow all local orders and be ready to evacuate if necessary. Information about evacuation zones in Savannah and Chatham County and what you should do in the event of a hurricane is available from the Chatham Emergency Management Agency.
October Daylight Hours In Savannah
Sunrise
In October, the sun rises at around 7:20am at the beginning of the month, at 7:30am in the middle of the month, and at 7:40am at the end of the month. It begins to get light in the morning at 6:55am at the start of the month, and by 7:15am at the end.
Sunset
The sun sets at around 7:10pm at the start of the month, and at around 6:35pm by its end. It should be dark by around 7:30pm at the beginning of the month, and by 7pm at its end.
Day Length
The amount of full daylight in October averages around 11 hours and 25 minutes per day, plus 25 minutes of low light at the beginning and again at the end of the day.
Things To Do In Savannah In October
– Walking tours of Savannah
– Ghost tours
– Museums
– Historic house tours
– State parks and wildlife refuges near Savannah
– Beaches near Savannah
– Kayaking near Savannah
– Boat tours
– Antiques shops in Savannah
– October events in Savannah
– All things to do in Savannah