Season guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
September is hot and in peak hurricane season; October and November bring comfortable weather, film festival and ghost-tour season. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 22 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 9°C (48°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 22
- Sea
- 18°C (64°F) to 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 10 | 12.3 h | 2/5 |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 14°C (57°F) | 6 | 11.3 h | 4/5 |
| November | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 6 | 10.5 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 26°C (79°F) against a yearly 25°C (77°F), and 22 of the year's roughly 106 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Savannah Jazz Festival — free concerts in Forsyth Park (usually September)
- October: Savannah Film Festival (usually late October to early November)
- October: Halloween ghost-tour season (October)
- November: Savannah Film Festival concludes (usually early November)
Make the most of the weather
Historic site · Cockspur Island
Fort Pulaski National Monument
A massive brick fort on the road to Tybee, built in the early 19th century with Robert E.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Landmark · Tybee Island
Tybee Island Light Station
Climb it before heading to the beach; the stairs get hot and busy on summer afternoons.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- History
Experience · River Street and Plant Riverside
Savannah Belles Ferry
Free passenger ferries run by the city transit authority cross the Savannah River between River Street and Hutchinson Island in a few minutes.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
Historic site · North Historic District
Colonial Park Cemetery
Visit by day for the inscriptions; at night the gates close and tours stop outside.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
Museum · Pin Point
Pin Point Heritage Museum
In a former oyster and crab cannery on the marsh south of the city, this museum tells the story of Pin Point, a Gullah Geechee community founded by freed people after the Civil War.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
Day trips in autumn
- Charleston (About 2 hours by car) — South Carolina's historic port has Rainbow Row, the Battery, Fort Sumter and a celebrated restaurant scene.
- Jekyll Island (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — A state-owned island once used as a winter club by wealthy families, with a restored historic district, Driftwood Beach's sun-bleached fallen trees and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A packable rain jacket for showers
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Savannah?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. September is hot and in peak hurricane season; October and November bring comfortable weather, film festival and ghost-tour season.
+What is the weather like in Savannah in autumn?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F), with about 22 rainy days over the season.