Landmark

Charleston

Q: When is the best time to visit Charleston?

The best time to visit Charleston is Mar–May & Oct–Nov, in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Best timeMar–May & Oct–Nov

Set inCharleston, South Carolina, United States

In season~73°F high

Climate43–88°F

Nearest airportCHS

CurrencyUSD

LanguageEnglish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

On the map

Directions (Google Maps) →

Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightApr · 55%

WarmestJul · 88°F

WettestJul

Best windowMar–May & Oct–Nov

Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Pastel row houses, marsh light and one of the strongest restaurant scenes in the South.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar–May & Oct–Nov. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Pairs well with

Beachwalker Park, Kiawah

Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island

145 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Charleston?

The best time to visit Charleston is March–May & October–November, in Charleston, South Carolina, United States.

Where is Charleston?

Charleston is in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The nearest major airport is CHS.

What is Charleston known for?

Pastel row houses, marsh light and one of the strongest restaurant scenes in the South.