Folly Beach (SC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in Folly Beach can vary greatly throughout the year.
The temperatures shift from very warm
to mild.
It also experiences much rainfall throughout the year.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Folly Beach. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C in August. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 15°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Folly Beach has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1222 mm of rainfall annually. Folly Beach can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 171 mm of precipitation over 15 rainy days. In contrast April, experiences much drier conditions, with 69 mm of rainfall, spread across 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Folly Beach Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Folly Beach can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of May under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Folly Beach.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 79%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Folly Beach in the United States of America
During the months of April and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
August has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 171 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.
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