Charleston weather in April

April in Charleston: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Charleston · #80 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Charleston climate normals — April

Daytime high23°C / 73°F😎 nice
Nighttime low16°C / 60°F
Feels like (high)23°C / 73°F
Rainfall98 mm / 3.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days8 days
Humidity74%💧 humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight13 h
Wind22 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)44🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Charleston in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Charleston?
April in Charleston: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Charleston on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Charleston in April?
In April, Charleston averages a daily high of 22.9°C and a low of 15.6°C, with about 98.4 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Charleston in April?
Charleston has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in April.

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