When to go · Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat and humidity), peak hurricane season Sep–Oct.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C90°F / 23°C73°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- High
- United States overall
- Prices
- High
- United States overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Charleston, South Carolina
Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (heat and humidity), peak hurricane season Sep–Oct.
Weather in August
- Charleston, South CarolinaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 73 °F, rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · United States overall
- High
- Prices · United States overall
- High
United States overall: Hot and busy; wildfire smoke in the West, hurricane peak begins in the Southeast.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast