Best time to visit Charleston, WV

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

The most comfortable travel window in Charleston runs from April through June — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cold
High
43.9°F
Low
26.1°F
Precip
3.27 in

Winter weather. Plan around weather; good for snow sports if applicable.

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

February Cool
High
47.8°F
Low
28.6°F
Precip
3.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 34m

March Cool
High
56.8°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
4.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
69.4°F
Low
44.5°F
Precip
3.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 0m

May Good
High
76.2°F
Low
53.2°F
Precip
4.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 5m

June Good
High
83.1°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
4.72 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 38m

July Wet
High
86.0°F
Low
65.5°F
Precip
5.38 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

August Good
High
85.2°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
3.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 30m

September Excellent
High
79.5°F
Low
57.1°F
Precip
3.46 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 14m

October Good
High
68.7°F
Low
45.3°F
Precip
2.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 58m

November Cool
High
57.3°F
Low
35.6°F
Precip
3.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

December Cool
High
47.5°F
Low
29.9°F
Precip
3.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

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