When to go · Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, West Virginia, month by month
The best months for Charleston, West Virginia: Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct. Months to avoid: Jan, Feb, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on steep streets).6 °C / -4 °C, 12 rain days43 °F / 25 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Low
- FebruaryAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on steep streets).8 °C / -3 °C, 11 rain days46 °F / 27 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Spring break fills Florida beaches and parks; the desert parks come into season.14 °C / 1 °C, 12 rain days57 °F / 34 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- AprilGreatInside Charleston, West Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.20 °C / 6 °C, 11 rain days68 °F / 43 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- MayGreatInside Charleston, West Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.24 °C / 11 °C, 12 rain days75 °F / 52 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatInside Charleston, West Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.28 °C / 16 °C, 11 rain days82 °F / 61 °F, 11 rain daysCrowds: High
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on steep streets).30 °C / 18 °C, 12 rain days86 °F / 64 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jul–Aug (humid), Jan–Feb (ice on steep streets).30 °C / 18 °C, 10 rain days86 °F / 64 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: High
- SeptemberGreatInside Charleston, West Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.26 °C / 14 °C, 9 rain days79 °F / 57 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- OctoberGreatInside Charleston, West Virginia's best window: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.20 °C / 8 °C, 9 rain days68 °F / 46 °F, 9 rain daysCrowds: Medium
- NovemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Quiet between holidays; Thanksgiving week is the busiest travel period of the year.14 °C / 2 °C, 10 rain days57 °F / 36 °F, 10 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberMixedOutside the best window (Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct). Across United States: Holiday lights in New York, ski season opens; flights and hotels peak around Christmas and New Year.8 °C / -2 °C, 12 rain days46 °F / 28 °F, 12 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday