South Carolina Weather Forecast
South Carolina weather: 61°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for South Carolina
No snow is in the current forecast window for South Carolina.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for South Carolina
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 51° | 0% | 12 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 73° / 49° | 0% | 9 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 45° | 0% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 76° / 53° | 0% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 77° / 59° | 1% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☁️ Overcast | 79° / 57° | 1% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 78° / 61° | 5% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light showers | 78° / 58° | 24% · 0,7 in | 15 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 77° / 67° | 17% · 0,5 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 72° / 61° | 13% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 55° | 13% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 45° | 10% | 12 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 41° | 13% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 39° | 10% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 69° / 45° | 6% | 11 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 67° / 51° | 10% | 10 mph | 4 |
Climate in South Carolina month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54° | 35° | 3,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 61° | 41° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 72° | 49° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 80° | 56° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 82° | 63° | 5,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 91° | 71° | 2,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 93° | 75° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 88° | 71° | 5,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 86° | 67° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 74° | 55° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 67° | 48° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 58° | 40° | 3,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- Layers - the daily swing is 66°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, July and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Carolina?
South Carolina is a state in United States. Its coordinates are 34.0007, -81.0348. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in South Carolina right now?
It is currently 61°F (16°C) with clear. Humidity is 61% and wind is 6 mph.
When is the best time to visit South Carolina?
April, June, September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in South Carolina, which has a temperate climate. January, July and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is South Carolina in?
South Carolina observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 1:50 AM.
How many people live in South Carolina?
South Carolina has a population of approximately 5.4 million.
What is the nearest airport to South Carolina?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 196 mi away.
What are the top things to do in South Carolina?
Popular options include Congaree National Park, Hunting Island State Park, Myrtle Beach, Chimney Rock State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Grayson Highlands State Park.
What places are in South Carolina?
South Carolina covers 5 places in this atlas, including Congaree National Park, Charleston, Hunting Island State Park, Myrtle Beach and Charleston County.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (us-states) - 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 26, 2026 at 1:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
