Best Time to Visit Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Charleston.
Charleston does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 24.2°C / 75.6°F) and driest (October, 70 mm / 2.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through April and September–February; the wetter half falls in March and May–August. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.5°C / 32.9°F in January to 24.2°C / 75.6°F in July, with rainfall from 70 mm / 2.8 in (October) to 125 mm / 4.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Charleston's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| June | 22.1°C71.8°F | 99 mm3.9″ | — |
| August | 23.5°C74.3°F | 109 mm4.3″ | — |
| September | 19.9°C67.8°F | 93 mm3.7″ | — |
No month at Charleston matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
Charleston doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on October (driest, ~70 mm / 2.8 in) and July (warmest, 24.2°C / 75.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from United States of America's national average.
When is the rainy season in Charleston?
The rainy season at Charleston, West Virginia runs through March and May–August, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 93 mm / 3.7 in. The wettest single month is July (125 mm / 4.9 in).
What is the driest month in Charleston?
The driest month in Charleston is October, averaging about 70 mm / 2.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 13.4°C / 56.1°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Charleston?
The least comfortable months for travel to Charleston — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, May, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 125 mm / 4.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages 0.5°C / 32.9°F.
Is Charleston climate different from United States of America overall?
Yes, usually. Our Charleston figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our United States of America figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Charleston specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.