When to go to Charleston (SC)?
Rainbow Row lines the street in sherbet colours and The Battery walks you along the harbour under live oaks and iron balconies. The old town's cobbles lead to the City Market, where sweetgrass baskets are woven at the stalls and Lowcountry kitchens serve shrimp and grits. Boats run out to Fort Sumter on its island in the harbour.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Charleston (SC), aim for April to October.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Charleston (SC)
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8 | 92 | 11 | 58 |
| February | 8.3 | 82 | 13 | 61 |
| March | 8.8 | 112 | 16 | 63 |
| April | 11.2 | 103 | 19 | 74 |
| May | 11.2 | 94 | 23 | 75 |
| June | 12.2 | 100 | 26 | 79 |
| July | 11.3 | 160 | 28 | 71 |
| August | 10.7 | 185 | 27 | 69 |
| September | 9.6 | 148 | 24 | 67 |
| October | 9.7 | 49 | 19 | 76 |
| November | 7.7 | 77 | 16 | 62 |
| December | 7.0 | 125 | 11 | 55 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Charleston (SC), the sunniest month is June, and the driest is October (about 49 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 1,326 mm of rain falls, and 7 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Charleston (SC)?
- The Battery and Rainbow Row
- Historic old town (cobbled streets)
- Fort Sumter (day trip)
- Charleston City Market
Practical info
- Country: United States
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