Best time to visit South Charleston, WV

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

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

January Cold
High
42.5°F
Low
22.9°F
Precip
3.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 37m

February Cool
High
46.3°F
Low
25.1°F
Precip
3.27 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 34m

March Cool
High
55.6°F
Low
30.9°F
Precip
4.40 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 45m

April Good
High
68.1°F
Low
41.0°F
Precip
4.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 0m

May Wet
High
75.8°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
5.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 5m

June Good
High
82.7°F
Low
59.8°F
Precip
4.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 38m

July Wet
High
85.8°F
Low
63.7°F
Precip
5.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 25m

August Good
High
85.0°F
Low
61.9°F
Precip
3.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 30m

September Excellent
High
79.6°F
Low
54.6°F
Precip
3.52 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
68.4°F
Low
42.3°F
Precip
3.11 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 59m

November Cool
High
56.7°F
Low
32.3°F
Precip
3.14 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

December Cool
High
46.6°F
Low
27.2°F
Precip
4.08 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 20m

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