When to go · Charleston, United States
Best Time to Visit Charleston
The sweet spot for Charleston is September, October and April. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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September, October, April
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
May, August, June
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
March, February
Wettest is May (158mm)
Charleston weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11°C / 52°F | 1°C / 34°F | 84mm | cool, some rain |
| Feb | 12°C / 54°F | 0°C / 32°F | 118mm | cool, some rain |
| Mar | 18°C / 64°F | 6°C / 43°F | 140mm | mild, wet |
| AprBEST | 21°C / 70°F | 10°C / 50°F | 149mm | mild, wet |
| May | 26°C / 79°F | 16°C / 61°F | 158mm | warm, wet |
| Jun | 32°C / 90°F | 21°C / 70°F | 80mm | hot, some rain |
| Jul | 35°C / 95°F | 24°C / 75°F | 80mm | very hot, some rain |
| Aug | 34°C / 93°F | 23°C / 73°F | 61mm | very hot, some rain |
| SepBEST | 31°C / 88°F | 19°C / 66°F | 55mm | hot, mostly dry |
| OctBEST | 24°C / 75°F | 13°C / 55°F | 143mm | warm, wet |
| Nov | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 82mm | cool, some rain |
| Dec | 14°C / 57°F | 4°C / 39°F | 97mm | cool, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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