County in South Carolina

Things to Do in Charleston County

Top things to do in Charleston County: attractions, parks, viewpoints and day trips, with maps and live weather.

🌙 80°F now🕔 9:33 AM local📅 Best: March, April, June, September and November👥 410.000

Things to do in Charleston County

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Charleston County.

Map of Charleston County

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Coordinates: 32°46′35.4″N 79°55′52″W (32.7765, -79.9311)

Weather in Charleston County right now

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80°F
Clear · feels like 88°F
Humidity87%
Wind8 mph SSW
Gusts18 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover0%
Pressure1014 hPa
VisibilityGood · 8 mi
Air quality63 · Moderate
Sunrise6:49 AM
Sunset7:54 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 92%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 9:33 AM, Aug 25 local time.

⚠️Tue, Aug 25: heavy rain, 1,7 in. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️Wed, Aug 26: heavy rain, 4,0 in. Flooding and delays possible.

Best time to visit Charleston County

Go in March, April, June, September and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, August and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★
July★★★☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★★
December★★★☆☆

Summary

Charleston County is a county in South Carolina. Charleston County is a county in the United States. It has a population of about 410.000.

Right now it is 80°F (27°C) in Charleston County with clear. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 79°F to 92°F. Chance of precipitation is 22%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.9/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Charleston County is March, April, June, September and November. The climate is temperate. January, August and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 89°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 40°F.

The closest major airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), about 267 mi away. Nearby highlights include Hunting Island State Park, Congaree National Park, Myrtle Beach and Chimney Rock State Park.

In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 92°F is 6.1°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Charleston County today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Charleston County?

Charleston County is a county in South Carolina. Its coordinates are 32.7765, -79.9311. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Charleston County right now?

It is currently 80°F (27°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 8 mph.

When is the best time to visit Charleston County?

March, April, June, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Charleston County, which has a temperate climate. January, August and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Charleston County in?

Charleston County observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 9:33 AM.

How many people live in Charleston County?

Charleston County has a population of approximately 410.000.

What is the nearest airport to Charleston County?

The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 267 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Charleston County?

Popular options include Hunting Island State Park, Congaree National Park, Myrtle Beach and Chimney Rock State Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 25, 2026 at 9:33 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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