Average October Temperatures
October usually offers some of the most delightful weather of the year for visiting the Southeast. Scorching summer temperatures gradually ease into comfortably mild to cool levels with diminishing humidity throughout the month, making October an ideal time for mountain hikes, golf vacations and even post-summer beach getaways.
State-by-State Average October Weather Tables
The following pages contain average October temperatures and rainfall for several popular tourist destinations in different areas of:
Hurricane Season
Hurricane season, June 1 - November 30, historically sees a marked decrease in severe tropical storms during October. Each year is different, however, and hurricane warnings should be heeded whenever they are issued.
October Atlantic Ocean Water Temperatures
Average October Atlantic Ocean water temperatures generally range from chilly low to mid 60 degrees in Virginia to low to mid 70 degree marks moving farther south.
