Charleston, USA

Best Time to Visit Charleston

The best time to visit Charleston is March to May, September to November.

Here's a month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the perfect time for your trip.

The year at a glance

Choose a month on the ring to see what it's like.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Best timeMarchMild, some rain

Averages 15°C (59°F) with 78 mm of rain over the month.

6 of 12 months are a best time to visit.

Quick answer

Visit Charleston in March to May, September to November for the best weather and experience. Budget travelers should consider shoulder season for lower prices. A typical hotel night is $206, and daily spend is $33–$110 a person, hotel not included. What a trip costs →

  • Best time: the months named above
  • Good: either side of the best months
  • Off-peak: expect trade-offs, and often deals

Month-by-month guide

  1. January

    Off-peak

    Cool, some rain. Averages 10°C (50°F) with 80 mm of rain over the month.

  2. February

    Good

    Cool, some rain. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 77 mm of rain over the month.

  3. March

    Best time

    Mild, some rain. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 78 mm of rain over the month.

  4. April

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 19°C (66°F) with 116 mm of rain over the month.

  5. May

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 23°C (73°F) with 84 mm of rain over the month.

  6. June

    Good

    Warm, wet. Averages 26°C (79°F) with 122 mm of rain over the month.

  7. July

    Off-peak

    Hot, wet. Averages 28°C (82°F) with 122 mm of rain over the month.

  8. August

    Good

    Hot, very wet. Averages 27°C (81°F) with 171 mm of rain over the month.

  9. September

    Best time

    Warm, very wet. Averages 25°C (77°F) with 157 mm of rain over the month.

  10. October

    Best time

    Warm, wet. Averages 21°C (69°F) with 96 mm of rain over the month.

  11. November

    Best time

    Mild, wet. Averages 15°C (59°F) with 84 mm of rain over the month.

  12. December

    Good

    Cool, wet. Averages 13°C (55°F) with 120 mm of rain over the month.

What the weather actually does in Charleston

Monthly averages from ten years of recorded weather (2014–2023), not a forecast.

Charleston is warmest in July (28°C / 82°F) and coolest in January (10°C / 50°F). August is the wettest month at 171 mm of rain, and February the driest at 77 mm. On weather alone, the most comfortable months for walking around (roughly 18–26°C without heavy rain) are March, April, May, June and October.

Average temperature and rainfall by month in Charleston
MonthAvg tempRainComfort
Jan10°C 50°F80 mm
Feb13°C 55°F77 mm
Mar15°C 59°F78 mm
Apr19°C 66°F116 mm
May23°C 73°F84 mm
Jun26°C 79°F122 mm
Jul28°C 82°F122 mm
Aug27°C 81°F171 mm
Sep25°C 77°F157 mm
Oct21°C 69°F96 mm
Nov15°C 59°F84 mm
Dec13°C 55°F120 mm

Comfort scores 18–26°C and under 30 mm of rain highest. Weather data: Open-Meteo historical archive (CC BY 4.0).

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