Best Time to Visit Charleston
Best time: Apr, May, Oct, Nov.
Jul is warmest (32.2°C high); Aug is rainiest (180 mm).
Charleston weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.4 | 3.9 | 97 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 16.3 | 5 | 80 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 20.1 | 8.8 | 105 | 7.4 |
| Apr | 23.9 | 12.2 | 68 | 9.3 |
| May | 27.5 | 17 | 89 | 10.2 |
| Jun | 30.4 | 20.9 | 139 | 9.8 |
| Jul | 32.2 | 23.1 | 150 | 9.9 |
| Aug | 31.3 | 22.7 | 180 | 8.7 |
| Sep | 29.2 | 20.4 | 144 | 7.3 |
| Oct | 24.9 | 14.4 | 80 | 6.2 |
| Nov | 20.7 | 9.4 | 64 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 16.4 | 5.5 | 79 | 4 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: AprMayOctNov
Beaches: MayAprJulJun
Hiking: AprNovOctFeb
Sightseeing: AprMayNovOct
Charleston quick facts
What to pack
Wet months (Jan, Mar, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
Apr, May, Oct, Nov.
What is the rainiest month?
Aug, about 180 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 32.2°C.
Where to stay
See Charleston hotels · Book Charleston tours & activities
All destinations · Best time to visit New York · Best time to visit Los Angeles · Best time to visit Miami · Best time to visit San Francisco
Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Open-Meteo.