What’s the climate like in South Carolina?
The current climate in South Carolina features temperatures ranging from a high of 34°C to a low of 14°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in South Carolina in recent years was 40°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in December 2022.
On average, South Carolina gets 1903 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 1,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The climate in South Carolina is based on weather data from . Other places, like New York City, Miami or Los Angeles, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in South Carolina to get the full picture of the climate.
Best time to visit South Carolina?
The best time to visit South Carolina for mild to warm weather is February up to May, August and October up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore South Carolina.
Climate Table of South Carolina
The climate table of South Carolina shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 16 |
Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 6 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 14 | 7 | 6 |
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Precipitation (mm) | 189 | 97 | 137 | 162 | 105 | 214 | 215 | 184 | 207 | 190 | 81 | 122 |
Snow (cm) | 1,0 | 0,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1903 mm per year, averaging 159 mm per month
- Snowfall: 1,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 81 mm in November, 97 mm in February and 105 mm in May
- Wettest months: 215 mm in July, 214 mm in June and 207 mm in September
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in South Carolina
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in South Carolina, United States. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in South Carolina
This graph shows how much rainfall South Carolina, United States, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in South Carolina
This graph shows how much snow South Carolina, United States, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in South Carolina
This graph shows the average UV index per month in South Carolina, United States. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in South Carolina
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in South Carolina, United States. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in South Carolina
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in South Carolina, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in South Carolina
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in South Carolina, United States, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in South Carolina by month
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