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Charleston
Visit in June — score 62/100 · avg high 98°F · 30 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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#1July
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#3October
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24 | 48° | 72° | 25° | 18 | 71 | 10.1h | High | Average |
| February | 25 | 52° | 74° | 28° | 21 | 83 | 10.8h | High | Average |
| March | 36 | 58° | 79° | 33° | 21 | 82 | 11.8h | High | Above avg |
| April | 54 | 66° | 85° | 42° | 21 | 83 | 12.8h | High | Average |
| May | 60 | 74° | 92° | 52° | 24 | 96 | 13.7h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 62 | 80° | 98° | 65° | 30 | 136 | 14.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 57 | 82° | 98° | 70° | 31 | 155 | 14.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 56 | 81° | 96° | 69° | 31 | 183 | 13.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 58 | 76° | 92° | 60° | 30 | 125 | 12.2h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 48 | 68° | 87° | 44° | 25 | 98 | 11.2h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 44 | 58° | 80° | 34° | 17 | 68 | 10.3h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 16 | 53° | 75° | 29° | 24 | 97 | 9.8h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 42°F
- Rain days
- 22/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Charleston (March, April, May) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 42°F, with about 22 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with May being the strongest month of the season at 60/100.
Summer
- Score
- 58/100
- High
- 97°F
- Low
- 68°F
- Rain days
- 31/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Charleston (June, July, August) brings average highs of 97°F and lows of 68°F, with about 31 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 58/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 62/100.
Fall
- Score
- 50/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 46°F
- Rain days
- 24/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Charleston (September, October, November) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 46°F, with about 24 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 50/100, with September being the strongest month of the season at 58/100.
Winter
- Score
- 21/100
- High
- 74°F
- Low
- 28°F
- Rain days
- 21/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Charleston (December, January, February) brings average highs of 74°F and lows of 28°F, with about 21 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 21/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 25/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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