South Carolina weather in August
Planning a journey to South Carolina this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in South Carolina in August?
South Carolina is a region in the United States of America. South Carolina has a wide variety of climate types. During August, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. August is a summer month.
During the day the temperature is warm in Rosenheim at 24°C and very warm in Columbia at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Columbia and 13°C in Rosenheim. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Rock Hill with an average of 90 mm to heavy rainfall in Hilton Head Island with 199 mm. Hilton Head Island experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Hilton Head Island enjoys close to 251 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in South Carolina for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our South Carolina climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in South Carolina?
Hilton Head Island
In August Hilton Head Island generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Charleston
In August Charleston generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Rosenheim
In August Rosenheim generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Myrtle Beach
In August Myrtle Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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North Myrtle Beach
In August North Myrtle Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South Carolina, in the United States of America.
Is August the best time to visit South Carolina?
In our view, August might not be the best time to travel to South Carolina with often unpleasant weather in Hilton Head Island.
On average, the best time to visit South Carolina is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Hilton Head Island. In contrast, August tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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