Charleston Weather Forecast
Charleston weather: 60°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
7-day forecast for Charleston
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌥️ Fog | 71° / 51° | 0% | 14 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 56° | 1% | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 4% | 21 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 71° / 55° | 0% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 53° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 56° | 6% | 15 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 55° | 7% | 13 mph | 5 |
Weekend outlook
☁️ 72° / 56°
Overcast · 1% rain · wind 17 mph
☁️ 71° / 56°
Overcast · 4% rain · wind 21 mph
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
What to pack, what to skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, August and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Active alerts for Charleston
High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 2:21AM EDT until October 26 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Issued by NWS Charleston SC
Rip Current Statement issued October 24 at 2:21AM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Issued by NWS Charleston SC
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 24 at 2:21AM EDT until October 24 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Issued by NWS Charleston SC
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Charleston?
Charleston is a city in South Carolina. Its coordinates are 32.7765, -79.9311. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Charleston right now?
It is currently 60°F (15°C) with clear. Humidity is 53% and wind is 11 mph.
When is the best time to visit Charleston?
March, April, June, September and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Charleston, which has a temperate climate. January, August and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Charleston in?
Charleston observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 5:52 AM.
How many people live in Charleston?
Charleston has a population of approximately 150.000.
What is the nearest airport to Charleston?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 267 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Charleston?
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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, 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 October 24, 2026 at 5:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
