Lancaster Weather in October

What's the weather like in Lancaster (South Carolina) in October 2025?

The climate in Lancaster during October can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

October is in the fall / autumn in Lancaster and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Lancaster weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.7°C 72.9°F
Nightly temperature 9.1°C 48.4°F
Average temperature 15.9°C 60.6°F
Daily sunshine 8.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 88 mm 3.4 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 23.6°C 74.4°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 11.2kph 7 mph

On average October is the 3rd driest month of the year in Lancaster with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Lancaster

Lancaster average temperature in October

October rainfall

Lancaster average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Lancaster average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Lancaster in October 2025.

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Lancaster weather stats

Lancaster weather statistics
Hottest month: July 31.4°C 88.5°F
Driest month: April 80mm 3.1ins
Sunniest month: April 9.6hrs
Coldest month: January 10.3°C 50.5°F
Wettest month: July 122mm 4.8ins
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