Best time to go to South Carolina Average weather of South Carolina, United States

When is the best time to go to South Carolina?

When is the best time to go to South Carolina? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in South Carolina are April, May, June, July, August, September and October
On average, the warmest months are June, July and August
January is the coldest month of the year
The rainiest months are February, May, July, August and December

Annual weather in South Carolina

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Weather details in South Carolina month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in South Carolina for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in South Carolina

South Carolina 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 South Carolina is 76°F (ranging from 54°F in january to 94°F in july). Annual rainfall is 57.1in, with a minimum of 2.8in in november and a maximum of 6.1in in may.

In january the climate is very unfavorable. the thermometer goes up to 54°F°C and it rains about 4.3in each month.
In february the climate is not good, but still OK. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average and, in february, 6 days of rain are expected.
Between march and november the climate is beautiful. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F and you can expect to have 2.8in of rainfall/month during this period.
In december the climate is okay. The record temperature this month is 77°F.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in South Carolina

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of South Carolina: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in South Carolina

Find out when South Carolina 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 South Carolina

Very low season in South Carolina
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November.
Low season in South Carolina
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April.
High season in South Carolina
The number of visitors to South Carolina is high in: May, June, September, October and December.
Peak season in South Carolina
The largest number of tourists visiting South Carolina is during: July and August.

Figure: Visitor index for South Carolina month by month

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