Best time to visit Charleston

Q: When is the best time to visit Charleston?

The best time to visit Charleston is April, May, June and July based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Charleston?

The hottest time of year in Charleston is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 31°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Charleston?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Charleston with 185mm on average. There are normally 13 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Charleston?

The sunniest time of year in Charleston is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Charleston?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Charleston in August when the water temperature reaches 28°C.

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When is the best time to visit Charleston?

The best time to visit Charleston is April, May, June and July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Charleston?

The hottest time of year in Charleston is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 88°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Charleston?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Charleston with 7.3 inches on average. There are normally 13 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Charleston?

The sunniest time of year in Charleston is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Charleston?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Charleston in August when the water temperature reaches 82°F.

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