Charleston in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Charleston in january 2025
The weather in North Charleston in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather 3.8cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
16%
9%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
20%
20%
8%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
25%
13%
8%
Weather at 3am
49°F
45%
22%
12%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Charleston in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Charleston in january.
The climate of Charleston in january is tolerable
The weather in january in North Charleston is quite dry (with 2.2in of precipitation over 3 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.4in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is fairly cool in this location this month, but it is bearable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 59°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in North Charleston is 52°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in North Charleston in january with a maximum record of 77°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 22°F in 2015. You can hope to have about 8 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 26% of time.
In january in North Charleston, the days on average last 10:14. Sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset is at 17:37.
With a correct weather, the month of january is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
Charleston: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Charleston. more information
If you can push the dates of your trip to Charleston forward, the month of february has a better weather forecast than january. more information
January: another location in the United States (USA)?
If you want to go to the United States (USA) in january, there are destinations with better weather than Charleston:
In january, Hawaii (Honolulu) and Miami (Florida) have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Houston, Phoenix (Arizona), Dauphin Island (Alabama), Gulf Shores (Alabama), McAllen and Port Aransas have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Charleston in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 59°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 77°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 22°F (2015) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 64°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 60°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 67°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.8in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 3.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 36% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:23 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:37 | ||||
| Length of day | 10:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Charleston in january 2024:
45°F to 61°F
38°F to 52°F
40°F to 58°F
41°F to 56°F
38°F to 52°F
58°F to 67°F
49°F to 59°F
41°F to 52°F
65°F to 68°F
43°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
49°F to 67°F
45°F to 67°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 61°F
47°F to 54°F
31°F to 47°F
36°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
31°F to 45°F
25°F to 41°F
32°F to 58°F
50°F to 65°F
63°F to 67°F
65°F to 76°F
63°F to 72°F
63°F to 74°F
61°F to 67°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 59°F
49°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in the United States (USA) in january
Cities near Charleston:
| Edisto Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Hilton Head Island in january | tolerable weather |
| Tybee Island (Georgia) in january | tolerable weather |
| Savannah in january | tolerable weather |
| Myrtle Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| South Carolina in january | very bad weather |
| Carolina Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| North Carolina in january | very bad weather |
| Atlanta in january | very bad weather |
| Virginia in january | very bad weather |
| Nags Head in january | bad weather |
| Lake Martin (Alabama) in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Charleston in january:
Weather data for Charleston for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Charleston. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Charleston can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Charleston.