Month guide · Savannah · United States
Savannah in October
What October is really like in Savannah: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Savannah. Expect average highs of 26°C (79°F), lows of 14°C (57°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.3 hours of daylight. Lower humidity and pleasant warmth; ghost tours are especially popular around Halloween.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 26°C (79°F) / 14°C (57°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 23°C (73°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Savannah: days average 26°C (79°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 14°C (57°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with September (30°C (86°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:27
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 11.3 hours
- Sea
- 23°C (73°F)
Autumn (September–November). September is hot and in peak hurricane season; October and November bring comfortable weather, film festival and ghost-tour season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Savannah Film Festival (usually late October to early November)
- Halloween ghost-tour season (October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · North Historic District
Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters
An English Regency villa on Oglethorpe Square designed by William Jay and completed in 1819, run by Telfair Museums.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Museum · North Historic District
Telfair Academy and Jepson Center
Visit the Jepson for modern art and the children's gallery, then cross the square for the period rooms at the Academy.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Kids
- Architecture
Historic site · South Historic District
Mercer Williams House
Designed for Hugh Mercer, great-grandfather of Johnny Mercer, this Italianate house on Monterey Square was later restored by antiques dealer Jim Williams and became the setting for Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Religious site · South Historic District
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Visit on a sunny morning when light comes through the windows, and dress respectfully.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- History
The sea averages 23°C (73°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Savannah.
What to pack
For highs near 26°C, lows near 14°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Savannah?
One of the best months to visit Savannah, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–May and November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Savannah?
It is one of the best months to visit Savannah. Lower humidity and pleasant warmth; ghost tours are especially popular around Halloween.
+How warm is Savannah in October?
Average highs are around 26°C (79°F) and lows around 14°C (57°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Savannah in October?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.