Best Times to Visit Charleston
The best time to visit Charleston is from March to May and from September to November, when temperatures are mild -- but not stifling. Hotel rates, however, will be high. Also, the city will be thick with crowds, ooh-ing and aww-ing at the blooming magnolia trees, the Southern-fried food and their tour guide's ghost stories. Steer clear of high prices and tourist swarms by visiting in the winter.
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March-May |
Temperate weather accompanies blooming trees and flowers, making spring and fall the best times to vacation in Charleston. Temperatures range from 60 to 80 degrees these times of year. To visit you'll have to contend with high hotel rates and lots of tourists.
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| June-August |
Hot and humid weather and scorching sunshine makes this season pretty inhospitable. But even still, families with kids out of school crowd in. If you decide to brave it -- average high temperatures reach 90 degrees -- be sure to pack sunscreen and bottled water. Key Events:
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| September-November | Charleston's peak tourist season goes well into November. But the warm, Eden-like weather might make the trip worth your while.
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| December-February |
You just might be able to find some deals if you travel during the off season. And you don't even have to bundle up: Temperatures scarcely dip below 40, and they usually hover in the 50- to 60-degrees Fahrenheit range. Key Events:
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