Charleston weather in January (South Carolina, United States of America)

How does the January weather in Charleston compare to other months? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Charleston includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 15°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 5°C. The temperatures in January are often the mildest compared to the rest of the year.

Precipitation

Charleston in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. With the least rainfall of the year, this month offers optimal conditions for outdoor exploration. Take advantage of the dry weather to plan your activities. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 181 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April and May generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Charleston climate page with graphs.

 

Charleston, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 15°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 69%  

Sunshine 181 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 56%  

Where to go in the United States of America in January

Find out more about the weather in the United States of America and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Charleston.

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