Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
Savannah in October
Savannah cools off: highs slip to 78°F (26°C), from 85°F in September, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain.
October opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 85/100 (5th of 12).
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 3.5 in (89 mm)
- Humidity
- 76%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 85/100 · Great
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 78°F (26°C).
Lows average 61°F (16°C).
With 76% average humidity, it feels muggy.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.5 in (89 mm).
Plan around October
October is one of Savannah's best months on the climate data.
- Last warm month for a while: November highs fall to 69°F.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February – April and October & November.
- Comfort improves from 70/100 in September to 85/100.
- Our Charleston & Savannah route recommends Mar – May, so October falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics76% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Savannah in October
October is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bonaventure Cemetery
Riverside cemetery of moss-draped oaks and Victorian statuary.
Service Brewing Co.
Veteran-owned brewery west of downtown with a dog-friendly taproom and rotating small-batch beers.
Leopold's Ice Cream
Ice cream parlor in business since 1919, making Tutti Frutti in-house.
Forsyth Park
30-acre park with the famous white fountain under Spanish moss.
Why now October scores 85/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room
Boardinghouse-style lunch since 1943: fried chicken and a dozen sides at shared tables.
Nearby in October
- Beaufort in October~35 mi · highs 77°F, 3.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Charleston in October~83 mi · highs 77°F, 4.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, wetter
- Amelia Island in October~100 mi · highs 78°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Jacksonville Beach in October~125 mi · highs 78°F, 3.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Savannah in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Savannah?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 85/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain. Our Charleston & Savannah route recommends Mar – May, so October is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Savannah in October?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Savannah in October?
Some: about 3.5 in (89 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 45.3 in (1151 mm).
What should I pack for Savannah in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (76% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Savannah
Planning Savannah in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.