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
January 47°F/59°F
2.2in
February 50°F/63°F
3in
March 54°F/67°F
3.1in
April 63°F/76°F
3.6in
May 70°F/83°F
4.4in
June 77°F/88°F
6.2in
July 79°F/92°F
6.9in
August 79°F/90°F
9.3in
September 74°F/86°F
5.7in
October 65°F/77°F
4.3in
November 56°F/68°F
1.9in
December 50°F/63°F
3.4in


Weather and climate in Charleston

Charleston enjoys a humid subtropical climate (without dry season and with hot summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Charleston is 76°F (ranging from 59°F in january to 92°F in july). Annual rainfall is 53.9in, with a minimum of 1.9in in november and a maximum of 9.3in in august.
  • 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, April and November.
  • High season in Charleston
    The number of visitors to Charleston is high in: August, September, October and December.
  • Peak season in Charleston
    The largest number of tourists visiting Charleston is during: May, June and July.

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, June is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Charleston

On average, it costs $ 140 per day to hire a car in Charleston. This price varies by $ 27 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 126 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in may is $ 153.

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