Best time to visit Charleston

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When is the best time to visit Charleston?

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

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Charleston14
    Jan
  • 15°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Charleston15
    Feb
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Charleston19
    Mar
  • 23°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Charleston23
    Apr
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Charleston27
    May
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Charleston30
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Charleston31
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Charleston31
    Aug
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Charleston28
    Sep
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Charleston24
    Oct
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Charleston20
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Charleston16
    Dec

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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 31°C 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 185mm 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 28°C.

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The weather guide for South Carolina (Charleston) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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