Monthly weather scores combine temperatures, sunshine, rain, and comfort signals to highlight when Charlestonis at its most inviting, and when the weather is least cooperative.
Back to weather detailsOverall score 55.0%
Overall score 29.0%
A simple average of the Heat Seeker, Mild Moderate, and Sun And Dry scores.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. November
Score 55.0%
2. March
Score 52.7%
3. April
Score 49.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 29.0%
2. August
Score 36.0%
3. December
Score 37.0%
Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. July
Score 59.0%
2. June
Score 56.0%
3. August
Score 55.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. February
Score 26.0%
2. January
Score 28.0%
3. December
Score 28.0%
Mild Moderate Score is designed for those who prefer comfortable, temperate weather conditions. It favors moderate temperatures and balanced weather patterns.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. November
Score 90.0%
2. March
Score 86.0%
3. February
Score 57.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. August
Score 4.0%
2. July
Score 5.0%
3. June
Score 10.0%
Sun And Dry Score maximizes sun exposure and minimizes all forms of precipitation. Temperature is secondary, preferring mild-to-warm conditions.
The tables below rank months by score. Each month includes the long-term weather inputs behind the score: daytime and nighttime temperature, sunshine, rain, rainy-day share, humidity, wind, day length, and the score components for this travel style.
Monthly score trend
This chart shows how the score changes through the year, so the top and omitted months below have context.
Top months to visit
Higher scores mean months that better match this travel style.
1. October
Score 56.0%
2. April
Score 52.0%
3. June
Score 52.0%
Top months to omit
Lower scores mean months where the weather is least aligned with this travel style.
1. January
Score 38.0%
2. February
Score 38.0%
3. December
Score 39.0%