Isle of Palms (SC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The climate in Isle of Palms is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 32°C (90°F) in August to a moderate 15°C (59°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Isle of Palms has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1321 mm (52 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Isle of Palms shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, the wettest month, with an average of 189 mm (7.4 in) of precipitation over 15 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall over 8 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Isle of Palms Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Isle of Palms serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 5.7 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Isle of Palms.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 79%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year