Charleston in February

5.1out of 10

Not the best time

Cool: highs only around 9°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

9°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
12Rainy days (97 mm)
10:34 hDaylight
07:24Sunrise · 17:58 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cool: highs only around 9°C
  • Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -1°C

What to wear and pack

  • A warm jacket
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in February varies a lot between years (±3.1 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

7° -2° J 9° -1° F 14° 3° M 20° 9° A 24° 13° M 27° 18° J 29° 20° J 28° 19° A 26° 15° S 20° 9° O 14° 4° N 8° 0° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 7°C-2°C102 mm 12– – 4.6
February 9°C-1°C97 mm 12– – 5.1
March 14°C3°C119 mm 14– – 5.7
April 20°C9°C110 mm 13– – 6.9
May 24°C13°C128 mm 15– – 6.9
June 27°C18°C124 mm 14– – 7.0
July 29°C20°C128 mm 14– – 6.9
August 28°C19°C99 mm 12– – 7.5
September 26°C15°C97 mm 10– – 7.7
October 20°C9°C86 mm 9– – 7.5
November 14°C4°C86 mm 10– – 6.4
December 8°C0°C105 mm 12– – 5.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Charleston in February?

Daytime highs average 9°C and nights about -1°C.

When is the best time to visit Charleston?

The best months are September, August, October.