County in South Carolina

Charleston County Weather Forecast

Charleston County weather: 85°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☀️ 85°F now🕔 10:51 AM local📅 Best: March, April, June, September and November👥 410.000

Will it rain in Charleston County?

No - rain is unlikely in Charleston County today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 2,0 in of precipitation is forecast.

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (2,0 in against a typical 1,6 in).

16-day forecast for Charleston County

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21☁️ Overcast89° / 79°8%13 mph8
Sat, Aug 22🌧️ Heavy rain86° / 74°37% · 0,3 in10 mph8
Sun, Aug 23☁️ Overcast95° / 74°17%12 mph8
Mon, Aug 24🌦️ Light drizzle94° / 76°11% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Tue, Aug 25⛈️ Thunderstorm89° / 73°39% · 1,0 in15 mph5
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Light showers86° / 73°39% · 0,2 in11 mph8
Thu, Aug 27⛈️ Thunderstorm90° / 77°37% · 0,5 in15 mph7
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Light showers89° / 77°38% · 0,3 in13 mph8
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 77°30% · 0,1 in11 mph8
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 78°28% · 0,0 in12 mph8
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Light drizzle91° / 79°16% · 0,0 in14 mph8
Tue, Sep 1⛅ Partly cloudy92° / 79°36%14 mph8
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast97° / 80°33%12 mph8
Thu, Sep 3🌦️ Light showers97° / 76°24% · 0,3 in20 mph8
Fri, Sep 4🌧️ Heavy drizzle91° / 76°27% · 0,2 in15 mph6
Sat, Sep 5🌦️ Light drizzle85° / 79°29% · 0,0 in13 mph7

What this means for Charleston County

Compared with normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is 3.4°F above the 86°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 67°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid January, August and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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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 85°F (30°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 73% and wind is 11 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 10:51 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.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
Official alertsUS National Weather Service.
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 22, 2026 at 10:51 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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