February · United States
Best time to visit Charleston in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Charleston in February
Average temperature 13°C, 68 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
7.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
February in Charleston scores 7.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Charleston's peninsula holds the French Quarter, Rainbow Row, and the Battery, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers meet the harbor.
February in Charleston — reliably good (6th best month)
February averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 7/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Charleston in February?
- In February, Charleston averages 13°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.0/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Charleston?
- February earns a 7.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Charleston in February?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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