Best time to visit Charleston, TN

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Charleston runs from May through June — 2 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
50.0°F
Low
29.4°F
Precip
5.20 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

February Cool
High
54.6°F
Low
32.6°F
Precip
4.88 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

March Wet
High
62.7°F
Low
38.8°F
Precip
5.56 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
72.4°F
Low
46.7°F
Precip
5.01 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Good
High
79.5°F
Low
55.6°F
Precip
4.58 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

June Good
High
86.1°F
Low
64.0°F
Precip
4.90 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

July Wet
High
89.0°F
Low
67.8°F
Precip
5.14 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

August Hot
High
88.4°F
Low
66.8°F
Precip
3.84 in

Summer heat. Avoid midday exertion; aim for morning and evening activities.

Daylight ≈ 13h 20m

September Good
High
83.0°F
Low
60.1°F
Precip
4.67 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
73.0°F
Low
47.6°F
Precip
3.52 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Cool
High
61.3°F
Low
36.7°F
Precip
4.85 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 6m

December Wet
High
52.6°F
Low
32.2°F
Precip
5.47 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

Looking for similar climates? See Charleston's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.