SummerOff season ~84°F highs

Things to do in Charleston in August

August is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Charleston, with average highs around 84°F. Long days suit beaches, parks and evenings outdoors.

Plan a August weekend Where else in August

Best picks for August

What's famous here, weighted toward what shines in August.

1Long days outdoors

Fort Sumter

fort in Charleston, South Carolina

M113

US armored personnel carrier

3Long days outdoors

Fort Moultrie

historic district in the United States

Charleston in August: quick answers

Is August a good time to visit Charleston?

August is off season (quieter, and often cheaper) to visit Charleston, with average highs around 84°F. Long days suit beaches, parks and evenings outdoors.

What is the weather like in Charleston in August?

Average daytime highs are around 84°F, compared with 90°F in the warmest month. Check the forecast a week out; our planner favors indoor stops on rainy days.

What are the best things to do in Charleston in August?

Top picks for August: Fort Sumter, M113, Fort Moultrie, M101 Howitzer, Model of the Civil War Submarine, H.L. Hunley.