Month guide · Charleston · United States
Charleston in April
What April is really like in Charleston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is one of the best months to visit Charleston. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm, dry and gorgeous, one of the busiest months; book hotels and Fort Sumter ferries early.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea temperature
- 20°C (68°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Charleston: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 30 days. Compared with March (21°C (70°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 19:49
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Sea
- 20°C (68°F)
Spring (March–May). Azaleas, camellias and wisteria in bloom, comfortable heat and the city's major festivals — also the busiest and most expensive season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: April is one of the pricier months.
Events in April
- Cooper River Bridge Run (usually early April)
- Charleston Open women's tennis on Daniel Island (usually early April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Upper King
The Charleston Museum
Founded in 1773 and often called America's first museum, it covers Lowcountry natural and cultural history, from a whale skeleton and fossil finds to Charleston silver and Civil War material.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Historic site · French Quarter and Market area
Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon
Ask about the section of the original 18th-century sea wall visible in the dungeon.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Ansonborough
South Carolina Aquarium
On the harbour beside the Fort Sumter ferry dock, the aquarium follows the state's water from mountain streams to the ocean, with a two-storey Great Ocean Tank of sharks and loggerhead turtles.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
Nature · Johns Island
Angel Oak
Do not climb or lean on the branches; the tree is protected and staff will ask you to step back.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Photo spot
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 25°C, lows near 12°C and 7 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Charleston?
One of the best months to visit Charleston, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March, May and October–November. Compare every month.
Charleston in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Charleston?
It is one of the best months to visit Charleston. Warm, dry and gorgeous, one of the busiest months; book hotels and Fort Sumter ferries early.
+How warm is Charleston in April?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Charleston in April?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.