What is the weather like in Charleston vs Washington in August?

In August, Charleston averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 169 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.

Charleston vs Washington in August

Washington is the better pick in August — 70 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is sweltering, rainy, while Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Charleston vs Washington — August climate, side by side

	Charleston	Washington
Comfort score	59/100 (D)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	36°C	35°C
Avg high / low	31° / 25°	31° / 21°
Rainfall	169 mm	122 mm
Rainy days	12	9
Humidity	83%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	56	64

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Charleston vs Washington in August — FAQ

Is August better in Charleston or Washington?: Washington is the better pick in August — 70 vs 59 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Washington is sweltering, rainy, while Charleston is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Charleston vs Washington in August?: In August, Charleston averages 31°C high / 25°C low with about 169 mm of rain; Washington averages 31°C high / 21°C low with about 122 mm.