Month guide · Charleston · United States
Charleston in July
What July is really like in Charleston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. The hottest month; plan sightseeing early and late, and expect daily storms in the afternoon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Charleston: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with June (31°C (88°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 20:29
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Summer (June–August). Hot and humid with daily afternoon storms; beaches, warm sea and evening dining on Shem Creek make up for midday heat.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Fourth of July fireworks over the harbour (4 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · South of Broad
The Battery and White Point Garden
Walk the High Battery at sunset, then head up Church Street past St. Michael's for the gas-lit evening walk back.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Views
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Street · South of Broad
Rainbow Row
Thirteen pastel-painted Georgian row houses along East Bay Street, built as merchants' houses with shops on the ground floor in the 18th century, form Charleston's most recognisable street front.
- Time needed
- 15–20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Historic site · Charleston Harbor
Fort Sumter National Monument
Visit the free Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center at Liberty Square before your boat, and sit on the harbour side for views of the Battery.
- Time needed
- About 2 hours 15 minutes with ferry
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Kids
- Views
Park · French Quarter and Market area
Joe Riley Waterfront Park
This harbour-front park along Concord Street has the Pineapple Fountain, where children paddle in summer, a pier lined with swinging benches and lawns looking towards Patriots Point and the Ravenel Bridge.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Charleston.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 23°C and 14 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Charleston?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Charleston in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Charleston?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month; plan sightseeing early and late, and expect daily storms in the afternoon.
+How warm is Charleston in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Charleston in July?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.