Charlotte · October
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 72°F, dipping to 54°F at night. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
72° / 54°F
Humidity
73%
Rain days
10/mo
Wind
9 mph
What October feels like in Charlotte
Sunrise
07:30
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:47
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Charlotte in October
The kit for October in Charlotte: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit.
October vs the surrounding months
vs September
-10° avg high
-3 rain days
Charlotte in September →
October
72°F avg high
10 rain days
Best: morning
vs November
+12° avg high
+1 rain days
Charlotte in November →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Charlotte in October?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Charlotte in October?+
Average high 72°F, average low 54°F.
How does October compare to surrounding months in Charlotte?+
Compared to September (avg high 82°F), October is cooler. Compared to November (avg high 61°F), October is warmer.
Does it rain often in Charlotte in October?+
Expect about 10 measurable rain days in October, on average.