Best time to visit Charleston

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When is the best time to visit Charleston?

The best time to visit Charleston is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Charleston5
    Jan
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Charleston7
    Feb
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Charleston14
    Mar
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Charleston19
    Apr
  • 24°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Charleston24
    May
  • 28°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Charleston28
    Jun
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Charleston30
    Jul
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Charleston29
    Aug
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Charleston26
    Sep
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Charleston20
    Oct
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Charleston14
    Nov
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Charleston8
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Charleston?

The hottest time of year in Charleston is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 30°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Charleston?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Charleston with 123mm on average. There are normally 13 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Charleston?

The sunniest time of year in Charleston is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 57% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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The weather guide for West Virginia (Charleston) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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