Charleston in January

January in Charleston brings highs around 60°F (16°C), lows near 39°F and about 9 rainy days. The sun sets around 5:36 pm. It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing.

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What January is good for in Charleston

Each activity rated for January's weather.

January next to December and February

Month	December	January	February
High	63°F (17°C)	60°F (16°C)	64°F (18°C)
Low	42°F (5°C)	39°F (4°C)	42°F (5°C)
Rainy days	9	9	9
Sunset	5:15 pm	5:36 pm	6:05 pm
Daylight	10 h 00 min	10 h 14 min	11 h 02 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 January a good time to visit Charleston?

It's one of the most comfortable months for sightseeing. The most comfortable months overall are January, February, March, April, October and November.