Charleston weather in July

July in Charleston: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Charleston · #509 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Charleston climate normals — July

Daytime high30°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall177 mm / 7 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days20 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 76°F
Sunshine11.3 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind17 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)65🙂 moderate

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

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Charleston in July — FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Charleston?
July in Charleston: sweltering, soaked, with very humid — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Charleston on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Charleston in July?
In July, Charleston averages a daily high of 30.3°C and a low of 25.2°C, with about 176.9 mm of rain over roughly 20 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Charleston in July?
Charleston has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 65 in July.

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