South Carolina weather in January
Are you planning a trip to South Carolina in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in South Carolina in January?
South Carolina is a region in the United States of America. In January, South Carolina experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. The month of January is in the winter season.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Rosenheim at 4°C to moderate in Hardeeville at 16°C. At night it cools down to 3°C in Hardeeville and -4°C in Rosenheim. Even if January is considered the coolest month, there are areas in South Carolina that maintain moderate temperatures, making it a pleasant destination all year round.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Florence with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Seneca with 128 mm. Hilton Head Island enjoys a balanced 187 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
For a closer look at January's conditions in South Carolina, see the map below. For a more detailed look at South Carolina's yearly weather, check out our South Carolina climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in South Carolina?
Hilton Head Island
In January Hilton Head Island generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Charleston
In January Charleston generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Rosenheim
In January Rosenheim generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Myrtle Beach
In January Myrtle Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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North Myrtle Beach
In January North Myrtle Beach generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant 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 January the best time to visit South Carolina?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit South Carolina with overall tolerable weather in Hilton Head Island. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Hilton Head Island. On the other hand, the month of August tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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