Best time to visit Charleston

Go inFebruary–May and October–December

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Summers are steamy; spring is ideal.

Charleston month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Good	15°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Great	17°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Great	21°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
April	Good	24°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
May	Great	28°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Spoleto Festival USA
June	Mixed	31°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	Spoleto Festival USA
July	Mixed	32°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Mixed	32°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Good	29°C	Wet	Moderate	Average	–
October	Great	25°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
November	Great	21°C	Some rain	Moderate	Average	–
December	Great	17°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Charleston are usually cheapest in July–August and December–February. The catch: July–August are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in April–May, so book early.

The first shots of the American Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor.

When is the best time to visit Charleston?

The best time to visit Charleston is February–May and October–December. Summers are steamy; spring is ideal.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Charleston?

Flights are usually cheapest in July–August and December–February, when demand is lowest.

When is Charleston busiest?

Charleston is busiest in April–May.

What is the weather like in Charleston?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C, and January the coolest at 15°C. The wettest period is June–September.