Charleston Weather Forecast
Charleston weather: 61°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 73° / 65°
Light drizzle · 7% rain · wind 19 mph
⛈️ 75° / 65°
Violent showers · 30% rain · wind 15 mph
Best time to go outside today
11 AM - 2 PM · comfort score 9.2/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 11 AM to 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
Active alerts for Charleston
Rip Current Statement issued October 26 at 9:26PM EDT until October 27 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Issued by NWS Charleston SC
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 26 at 9:26PM EDT until October 27 at 12:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Issued by NWS Charleston SC
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.
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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 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 86% and wind is 7 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 12:11 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 27, 2026 at 12:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
