What is the average monthly temperature and rainfall in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. The average temperature in Charleston ranges from a high of around 90°F (32°C) in the summer months to a low of around 50°F (10°C) in the winter months.

In terms of rainfall, Charleston receives an average of around 52 inches (1,320 mm) of precipitation per year, with the majority falling in the summer months. The wettest months are typically July and August, while the driest months are usually October and November.

Here is a breakdown of the monthly average temperature and precipitation in Charleston:

• January: Average high of 59°F (15°C), average low of 38°F (3°C), average rainfall of 3.4 inches (86 mm)
• February: Average high of 62°F (17°C), average low of 41°F (5°C), average rainfall of 3.4 inches (86 mm)
• March: Average high of 68°F (20°C), average low of 47°F (8°C), average rainfall of 4.0 inches (102 mm)
• April: Average high of 75°F (24°C), average low of 54°F (12°C), average rainfall of 2.8 inches (71 mm)
• May: Average high of 82°F (28°C), average low of 63°F (17°C), average rainfall of 3.5 inches (89 mm)
• June: Average high of 87°F (31°C), average low of 70°F (21°C), average rainfall of 5.3 inches (135 mm)
• July: Average high of 90°F (32°C), average low of 74°F (23°C), average rainfall of 6.1 inches (155 mm)
• August: Average high of 89°F (32°C), average low of 74°F (23°C), average rainfall of 6.4 inches (163 mm)
• September: Average high of 85°F (29°C), average low of 68°F (20°C), average rainfall of 5.3 inches (135 mm)
• October: Average high of 77°F (25°C), average low of 57°F (14°C), average rainfall of 3.5 inches (89 mm)
• November: Average high of 70°F (21°C), average low of 48°F (9°C), average rainfall of 2.7 inches (69 mm)
• December: Average high of 62°F (17°C), average low of 41°F (5°C), average rainfall of 3.1 inches (79 mm)

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