Water temperature in Charleston (SC) in October
Is it warm enough to swim in Charleston in October? Average water temperature in Charleston in October is 74.7°F and therefore suitable for comfortable swimming. The warmest sea in Charleston in October is 82.4°F, and the coldest is 68.7°F. Average high air temperature in Charleston in October is 77°F, and average low temperature is 57°F. To find out the sea temperature today and in the coming days, go to Current sea temperature in Charleston
Changes water temperature in Charleston in October 2024, 2023
To get an accurate forecast for the water temperature in Charleston for any chosen month, compare two years within a 10 year range using the chart below. In addition to the sea water temperature in Charleston, the selected years in the table also show the values of the maximum and minimum temperatures on each of the days of October.
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| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 | 80.1°F | 75.7°F | 72.3°F | 82.2°F |
| October 2 | 79.7°F | 75.7°F | 71.6°F | 81.9°F |
| October 3 | 79.3°F | 75.6°F | 69.8°F | 81.9°F |
| October 4 | 79.3°F | 75.6°F | 70.3°F | 82°F |
| October 5 | 79°F | 75.7°F | 68.9°F | 82°F |
| October 6 | 77.9°F | 75.6°F | 70.2°F | 82.4°F |
| October 7 | 77.9°F | 75.7°F | 70.9°F | 82°F |
| October 8 | 77.4°F | 74.3°F | 70.3°F | 82.4°F |
| October 9 | 77.4°F | 73.9°F | 71.6°F | 81.7°F |
| October 10 | 76.1°F | 73.8°F | 71.6°F | 81.5°F |
| October 11 | 73.8°F | 74.5°F | 71.1°F | 82°F |
| October 12 | 72.7°F | 74.1°F | 71.6°F | 81°F |
| October 13 | 73°F | 73.8°F | 72.9°F | 80.1°F |
| October 14 | 74.3°F | 72.3°F | 71.8°F | 79.7°F |
| October 15 | 73.9°F | 72.5°F | 72°F | 79.7°F |
| Day | 2024 | 2023 | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16 | 72.7°F | 72.5°F | 72.3°F | 79.9°F |
| October 17 | 72.1°F | 70.9°F | 70.9°F | 80.2°F |
| October 18 | 70°F | 70.2°F | 70°F | 78.8°F |
| October 19 | 69.4°F | 70.2°F | 69.4°F | 78.3°F |
| October 20 | 69.1°F | 70.2°F | 69.1°F | 78.1°F |
| October 21 | 69.1°F | 70.5°F | 69.1°F | 77.2°F |
| October 22 | 69.3°F | 69.8°F | 69.3°F | 76.1°F |
| October 23 | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 76.3°F |
| October 24 | 69.3°F | 69.4°F | 69.3°F | 76.6°F |
| October 25 | 70°F | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 76.5°F |
| October 26 | 71.1°F | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 76.1°F |
| October 27 | 71.2°F | 69.6°F | 69.6°F | 75.7°F |
| October 28 | 70.3°F | 69.8°F | 69.4°F | 75.4°F |
| October 29 | 70°F | 70.5°F | 68.7°F | 75.7°F |
| October 30 | 70.9°F | 70.7°F | 68.7°F | 75.6°F |
| October 31 | 70.7°F | 71.1°F | 68.9°F | 75.6°F |
Average water temperature in Charleston in October over a decade
| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
| 73.8°F | 74.7°F | 75.6°F | 78.1°F | 76.6°F |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
| 74.7°F | 76.3°F | 70.7°F | 72.3°F | 73.4°F |
Charleston sea state in October
Chart comparing the height of waves in Charleston in October over the past years. The red line indicates the height of the waves when swimming in the sea is prohibited. To view the current sea conditions, click on the graph.
Weather and climate in Charleston in October
This data display average monthly climate indicators in Charleston in October based on our historical weather readings over a period of ten years. In addition to temperature, we include data on the number of rainy and sunny days so you can have all the information about your destination before your trip
- Average HIGH temperature77°F
- Average LOW temperature57°F
- Average humidity
74 - Average rainfall days7 days
- Average rainfall97mm/3.8''
- Average daylight11h
- Average sunshine7.2h
- Average UV index6
Charleston water temperature during other months:
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