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Charleston in April: solid, though April remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 32.78°N 79.93°W
24°CMax temperature
24%Rainy days
12.4hSunshine / day

Charleston weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
16°C – 24°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.3/10)

Should you visit Charleston in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want good weather with lower prices than peak season.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed perfect weather — some mixed days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 24%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 24°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.4h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in April (8.3/10). April scores higher but the gap is small.

Charleston in April by trip type

What to expect in April

🎯 Ideal beach temperature (23°C) — crowds still moderate Spring marks the start of the good season in Charleston. Temperatures rise (24°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if April (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Charleston

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
⛅ January6°C14°C32%2.69.2h6.2/10
🌤️ February9°C18°C29%2.710.0h7.2/10
🌤️ March12°C20°C28%2.410.9h7.5/10
🌤️ April16°C24°C24%3.312.4h8.3/10
🌤️ May20°C27°C38%3.213.0h8.3/10
🌤️ June23°C29°C54%4.212.9h7.7/10
🌤️ July25°C31°C57%4.112.9h7.4/10
⛅ August24°C30°C64%5.912.1h7.3/10
🌤️ September22°C28°C45%4.811.7h7.9/10
☀️ October17°C25°C24%2.810.4h8.1/10
🌤️ November11°C20°C25%2.59.9h7.4/10
⛅ December8°C17°C30%3.79.0h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Charleston averages 24°C, 24% rainy days and 12.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10. See methodology →

April vs April (best month)

The best month is April (score 8.3/10). Difference:

FAQ — Charleston in April

Is April a good time to visit Charleston?
April is an excellent time to visit Charleston (score 8.3/10). With 24°C, 12.4h of sunshine and 24% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Charleston in April?
With 24°C and 12.4h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.

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