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Isle of Palms (SC) Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Isle of Palms experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to mild weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

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 in August to a moderate 15°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 5°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

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

In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 69 mm 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

Sunshine over the year

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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Charleston, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Charleston, the United States of America (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Forecast for Isle of Palms (SC)

Fri   Dec 27
18°C | 9°C
NE 6 m/s
5.6 mm
broken clouds and slight rain

broken clouds and slight rain

Sat   Dec 28
22°C | 15°C
S 6 m/s
0.7 mm
overcast and small chance of slight rain

overcast and small chance of slight rain

Sun   Dec 29
21°C | 16°C
S 10 m/s
12 mm
overcast and thunder

overcast and thunder

The best time of year to visit Isle of Palms 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:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Isle of Palms?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in August and September.
  • Which is the warmest month in Isle of Palms?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 32°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Isle of Palms?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 15°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Isle of Palms?
    August tops the wettest month list with 189 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Isle of Palms?
    May is the driest month with 69 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Isle of Palms?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.

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