When is the best time to go to Charleston
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Charleston, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Charleston
Charleston weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Charleston are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5°C | 87mm | 5.3hrs | 10.9hrs |
The climate in Charleston during January can be summarized as cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charleston for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Charleston and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Charleston with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Charleston weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 92mm | 5.9hrs | 11.7hrs |
February in Charleston is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charleston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Charleston and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Charleston with around 92mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Charleston weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 121mm | 7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Charleston is characteristically cool and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charleston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Charleston and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Charleston with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 114mm | 8.5hrs | 14hrs |
Charleston's weather in April is typically mild and damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Charleston.
April is in the spring in Charleston and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Charleston with around 114mm 4.5 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 128mm | 9.7hrs | 15hrs |
May is a wet month in Charleston and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Charleston, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Charleston and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Charleston with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 100mm | 11hrs | 10.9hrs |
The climate in Charleston during June can be summarized as hot and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charleston.
June is in the summer in Charleston and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Charleston with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 96mm | 11hrs | 11.7hrs |
July in Charleston is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charleston.
July is in the summer in Charleston and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 96mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 94mm | 10.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Charleston is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charleston.
August is in the summer in Charleston and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Charleston weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 91mm | 8.7hrs | 14hrs |
Charleston's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charleston, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Charleston and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Charleston weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 75mm | 7.7hrs | 15hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Charleston and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charleston, with some very good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Charleston and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Charleston weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 109mm | 5.3hrs | 10.9hrs |
November is a damp month in Charleston and the temperature is generally cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charleston for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Charleston and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Charleston weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7°C | 109mm | 4.6hrs | 11.7hrs |
December in Charleston is generally damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charleston for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Charleston and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Charleston with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Charleston weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 32.3°C 90.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | October | 75mm 3ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 11hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 5.2°C 41.4°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 128mm 5ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 24.5°C 76.1°F |
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