Planning a trip to Charleston in February? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and approximately 8 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 11 rainy days and 86 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Charleston has good weather in February.
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Average temperature in Charleston in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Charleston for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +84°F during the day to a minimum of +34°F during the night, the temperature in February averages around +70°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +77°F to +84°F.
Is Charleston warm or cold in February?
Charleston is typically mild in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +59°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
February is one of the coolest months in Charleston, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Charleston in February
Charleston weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+59°F
+63°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
+10°F
+18°F
+19°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+84°F
+90°F
Rainfall
80 mm
86 mm
92 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
73%
74%
73%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1019 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
9
8
9
Cloudy days
10
9
10
Rainy days
11
11
12
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as good as in January.It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +59°F to +63°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 80 mm to 86 mm.Humidity rises from 73% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in January to 8 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Charleston in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Charleston is gradually increasing during February, going from 3 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Charleston based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 43% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 120 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 33 mm, which is moderate rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Charleston wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 179 mm of rainfall per day. November, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 33% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Charleston?
This is the weather in Charleston in February 2024:
1 February
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+77°F
2 February
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+58°F
3 February
🌧️
+56°F
4 February
☀️
+51°F
5 February
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+56°F
6 February
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+65°F
7 February
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+67°F
8 February
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+74°F
9 February
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+74°F
10 February
☁️
+75°F
11 February
🌧️
+64°F
12 February
🌧️
+60°F
13 February
☀️
+66°F
14 February
☀️
+65°F
15 February
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+75°F
16 February
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+77°F
17 February
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+72°F
18 February
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+61°F
19 February
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+63°F
20 February
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+72°F
21 February
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+80°F
22 February
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+77°F
23 February
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+79°F
24 February
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+82°F
25 February
🌧️
+69°F
26 February
🌫️
+67°F
27 February
🌫️
+78°F
28 February
☀️
+83°F
In February 2024 Charleston had 16 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Charleston climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Charleston in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+72°F) and the highest in 2012 (+77°F). The driest year was 2011 with only 770 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 2044 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Charleston in February:
Is February a good time to visit Charleston?
February is a really good time to go to Charleston. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Charleston.
Can you sunbathe in Charleston in February?
February has mild temperatures in Charleston. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Charleston rainy in February?
Charleston is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Charleston in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Charleston in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Charleston, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
