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Charleston in August

August in Charleston brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 73°F and about 13 rainy days. The sun sets around 8:05 pm. It's off season for sightseeing: hot and quieter.

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What August is good for in Charleston

Each activity rated for August's weather.

August next to July and September

Month	July	August	September
High	91°F (33°C)	90°F (32°C)	85°F (30°C)
Low	74°F (23°C)	73°F (23°C)	68°F (20°C)
Rainy days	13	13	10
Sunset	8:29 pm	8:05 pm	7:27 pm
Daylight	14 h 07 min	13 h 22 min	12 h 24 min

Averages for Charleston Int'l, South Carolina, 1991–2020; sunrise and sunset on the 15th.

Tours in Charleston

Historic Charleston Guided Sightseeing Walking Tour 4.9 (7,043) 2 hoursFrom $30View
Charleston Horse-Drawn Carriage Tour: Explore Historic Charleston 4.8 (3,866) 60 minFrom $50View
Charleston’s Old South Carriage Historic Horse & Carriage Tour 4.8 (11,086) 60 minFrom $50View
Haunted Evening Horse and Carriage Tour of Charleston 4.7 (4,430) 40 minFrom $45View
Charleston Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour 4.9 (1,635) 2.5 hoursFrom $39View
Charleston See-It-All City Bus Tour with Adventure Sightseeing 4.5 (1,108) 1.5 hoursFrom $40View

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Questions

Is August a good time to visit Charleston?

It's off season for sightseeing: hot and quieter. The most comfortable months overall are January, February, March, April, October and November.

How hot is Charleston in August?

Average highs are about 90°F (32°C) and lows about 73°F (23°C).

Does it rain much in Charleston in August?

August averages 13 rainy days, against 13 in the wettest month.

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