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Charleston in November
What November is really like in Charleston: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: MCG Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is one of the best months to visit Charleston. Expect average highs of 21°C (70°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Crisp, sunny and comfortable; oyster season is in full swing and the holiday lights go up.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 21°C (70°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 19°C (66°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Charleston: days average 21°C (70°F) against a yearly average high of 25°C (77°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:50
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:19
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Sea
- 19°C (66°F)
Autumn (September–November). September carries hurricane risk, then October and November bring lower humidity, warm water and oyster season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park (usually mid-November to early January)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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Historic site · South of Broad
Nathaniel Russell House
A combination ticket also covers the Aiken-Rhett House, which shows the opposite approach: preserved, not restored.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Historic site · Upper King
Aiken-Rhett House
A townhouse complex on Elizabeth Street kept largely as it was found, with faded wallpaper, original outbuildings and the work yard where enslaved people cooked, washed and lived.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Museum · French Quarter and Market area
Old Slave Mart Museum
Pair it with the International African American Museum for the fuller story from arrival to emancipation.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Ansonborough
International African American Museum
Opened in 2023 on Gadsden's Wharf, where a large share of enslaved Africans brought to North America first landed, the museum traces the journeys, labour and culture of African Americans, with galleries on Gullah Geechee traditions.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Art
What to pack
For highs near 21°C, lows near 8°C and 6 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Charleston?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Charleston?
It is one of the best months to visit Charleston. Crisp, sunny and comfortable; oyster season is in full swing and the holiday lights go up.
+How warm is Charleston in November?
Average highs are around 21°C (70°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Charleston in November?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.