Best time to go to Charleston Average weather of Charleston, United States
When is the best time to go to Charleston?
When is the best time to go to Charleston? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Charleston are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December
- On average, the warmest months are June, July, August and September
- January is the coldest month of the year
- August is the rainiest month
- The best months for swimming are June, July, August and September
Annual weather in Charleston
For full information about the climate and weather in Charleston a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Charleston in january | ||
| February | 50°F/63°F | good weather | Charleston in february | ||
| March | 54°F/67°F | good weather | Charleston in march | ||
| April | 63°F/76°F | good weather | Charleston in april | ||
| May | 70°F/83°F | good weather | Charleston in may | ||
| June | 77°F/88°F | good weather | Charleston in june | ||
| July | 79°F/92°F | good weather | Charleston in july | ||
| August | 79°F/90°F | tolerable weather | Charleston in august | ||
| September | 74°F/86°F | good weather | Charleston in september | ||
| October | 65°F/77°F | perfect weather | Charleston in october | ||
| November | 56°F/68°F | good weather | Charleston in november | ||
| December | 50°F/63°F | good weather | Charleston in december |
Weather and climate in Charleston
- Between january and february the climate is okay. The temperature rises to 63°F and you can expect to have 3in of rainfall/month during this period.
- From march to december the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 63°F and it rains in december about 3.4in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Charleston
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Charleston: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Charleston
Find out when Charleston has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Charleston
- Very low season in Charleston
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January and February. - Low season in Charleston
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March and November. - High season in Charleston
The number of visitors to Charleston is high in: April, June, September, October and December. - Peak season in Charleston
The largest number of tourists visiting Charleston is during: May, July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Charleston month by month
Best time for low prices in Charleston
Average prices of hotels in Charleston month by month
Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Charleston. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, May is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in Charleston
On average, it costs $ 130 per day to hire a car in Charleston. This price varies by $ 22 depending on the month. In march, hiring a car costs an average of $ 118 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in may is $ 139.
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