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Charleston in June
What June is really like in Charleston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Mark Cowell, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
June is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 14.3 hours of daylight. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; mornings and beach days are the way to enjoy it.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Charleston: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 30 days. Compared with May (28°C (82°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 06:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 20:29
- Daylight
- About 14.3 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Spoleto Festival USA continues (usually until early June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Gallery · French Quarter and Market area
Gibbes Museum of Art
The Gibbes, in a 1905 Beaux-Arts building on Meeting Street, collects art connected with Charleston and the American South, from colonial portrait miniatures to the Charleston Renaissance watercolours of Alice Ravenel Huger Smith.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Upper King
The Charleston Museum
It faces the visitor centre on Meeting Street, so it is an easy first stop to get your bearings on a rainy morning.
- 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
Built between 1767 and 1771 at the foot of Broad Street, the Exchange was a customs house and the place where South Carolina ratified the US Constitution; George Washington was entertained here in 1791.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Ansonborough
South Carolina Aquarium
Combine it with a Fort Sumter ferry from the same dock for an easy family half-day.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Charleston.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 21°C and 12 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 June a good time to visit Charleston?
A shoulder-season month, 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 June a good time to visit Charleston?
It is a shoulder-season month. Hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms; mornings and beach days are the way to enjoy it.
+How warm is Charleston in June?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Charleston in June?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.