Typical October weather
Charlotte
North Carolina · October
73° days
50° nights
about 4 rainy days · 11½ hours of daylight
What to pack
- Light jacket
- Sunscreen
What October feels like
October is the month locals plan weddings around, and the rain mostly stays out of the way. The Roval race brings the crowds back to the Speedway, and a drive up to Grandfather Mountain gets you leaf color weeks ahead of the city.
Expect about 4 days with real rain — enough to notice, not enough to plan around. Humidity stays comfortable; the air never feels heavy.
The numbers
| Typical high | 73° |
|---|---|
| Typical low | 50° |
| Days with real rain | 4 |
| Total rain | 3.2 in |
| Humidity | comfortable |
| Sunrise / sunset (mid-month) | 7:29 am / 6:48 pm |