October in Augusta, GA: peak season for golf — great conditions and a wide playing window. Best tee times: mid-morning through early afternoon.
| Average October Weather | |
|---|---|
| Avg daily high | 77°F |
| Avg daily low | 58°F |
| Rainy days | 9 / mo |
| Avg peak wind | 9.4 mph |
Most golfers expecting a mild, forgettable shoulder month get caught off guard by how genuinely good October is in Augusta. This is actually the driest month of the year at just 9 precipitation days, and peak wind drops to 9.4 mph — the third-calmest reading of any month. Temperatures average a high of 77°F and a low of 58°F, sitting squarely in the ideal 60–80°F playing range for most of the day.
The surprise that catches people off guard is the 19°F daily swing. Morning rounds starting near 58°F feel noticeably cool, and layers you peeled off by the back nine will feel necessary again on the drive home. Pack accordingly, because the weather data is flattering enough that golfers often underprepare for those early tee times.
With morning lows near 58°F, afternoon tee times in the 11 AM–1 PM window let the temperature climb closer to the 77°F high before you head out, which matters more in October than the booking lead time does. Demand is elevated during Peak season, so securing afternoon slots 2–3 weeks out is still advisable, especially on weekends. See how conditions rate hour by hour on our playability scale.
October drops 9°F from September's 86°F average high, which is a meaningful change — rounds that were uncomfortably hot in September become genuinely comfortable. Precipitation also falls by 3 days compared to September, making October the drier and cooler of the two months by a clear margin. November continues the cooling trend with an 11°F further drop to 66°F and adds one more precipitation day, so October sits in a brief sweet spot between summer heat and late-fall chill.
Climate normals show the long-term picture, but day-to-day weather varies. Check today's live golf weather score for Augusta, GA for the current playability rating, hourly wind, temperature, and the recommended tee time window.
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October is Augusta's driest month of the year with just 9 precipitation days, and temperatures average a comfortable high of 77°F, placing it firmly in Peak season. Wind peaks at 9.4 mph, the third calmest of any month, so conditions are consistently playable. The main adjustment is the 19°F daily temperature swing, which makes morning rounds feel meaningfully cooler than afternoon ones.
The average high reaches 77°F in October, down 9°F from September's 86°F, so midday rounds are warm but rarely oppressive. Morning lows sit around 58°F, meaning early tee times will feel cool enough to warrant a light layer. By early afternoon the temperature typically climbs into the low-to-mid 70s, which most golfers find close to ideal.