Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Charleston
United States · North America
Hot afternoons and some sun. Hurricane risk near peak and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
84°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Window: Jul–Aug. Showing August.
Precipitation
It rains on most days, but usually in brief, on-and-off spells. About 19 wet days, more than in most months.
61%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.8 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
65%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 81°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
39%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
5 mphAugust Calm
Sea temperature
84°FAugust sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 81°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 86°F
Rain23%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday86°F
Feels 93°F
Rain39%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 92°F
Rain43%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening81°F
Feels 88°F
Rain22%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60 | 40 | 2.7 | 8 | 7.3 | 70 | 71 |
| Feb | 64 | 44 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.0 | 71 | 70 |
| Mar | 69 | 49 | 3.3 | 8 | 9.0 | 68 | 71 |
| Apr | 76 | 56 | 3.2 | 8 | 10.8 | 69 | 73 |
| May | 82 | 65 | 3.4 | 11 | 11.6 | 73 | 77 |
| Jun | 87 | 72 | 5.6 | 16 | 11.4 | 77 | 81 |
| Jul | 89 | 75 | 6.4 | 20 | 11.5 | 80 | 83 |
| Aug | 88 | 74 | 6.8 | 19 | 10.8 | 82 | 84 |
| Sep | 84 | 69 | 5.2 | 13 | 9.7 | 80 | 83 |
| Oct | 77 | 58 | 3.5 | 7 | 8.9 | 77 | 80 |
| Nov | 68 | 48 | 2.4 | 7 | 8.3 | 74 | 76 |
| Dec | 62 | 43 | 3.6 | 8 | 7.2 | 75 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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