Charleston · WinterMonth summary
Charleston weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 57°F
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
April (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Charleston in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is an average time for Charleston. April (8.3/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Charleston in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
In January, Charleston sees 14°F during the day with 9.2h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. April (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⛅ January | 43°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 48°F | 64°F | 29% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 54°F | 68°F | 28% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 61°F | 75°F | 24% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 68°F | 81°F | 38% | 0.1in | 13.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 73°F | 84°F | 54% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 77°F | 88°F | 57% | 0.2in | 12.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ August | 75°F | 86°F | 64% | 0.2in | 12.1h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 72°F | 82°F | 45% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| ☀️ October | 63°F | 77°F | 24% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 52°F | 68°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ December | 46°F | 63°F | 30% | 0.1in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
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 January, Charleston averages 57°F, 32% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.2/10.
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Comparison
January vs April (best month)
The best month is April (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +10°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Charleston in January
Is January a good time to visit Charleston?
January is an acceptable time for Charleston (score 6.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider April (8.3/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Charleston in January?
It's cool with 57°F daytime and 43°F at night. 9.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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