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The weather in Charleston in May is hot. The average temperatures are between 21°C and 25°C.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Charleston. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Charleston in May 2025.
If you’re planning to visit Charleston in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Charleston before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° / 8° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 98 mm | Good | Charleston in January |
| February | 16° / 10° | 5 | 23 | 0 | 126 mm | Good | Charleston in February |
| March | 18° / 12° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 139 mm | Good | Charleston in March |
| April | 22° / 16° | 6 | 24 | 0 | 140 mm | Good | Charleston in April |
| May | 25° / 21° | 8 | 23 | 0 | 181 mm | Good | Charleston in May |
| June | 29° / 24° | 12 | 18 | 0 | 243 mm | Ok | Charleston in June |
| July | 30° / 26° | 13 | 18 | 0 | 283 mm | Ok | Charleston in July |
| August | 30° / 26° | 16 | 15 | 0 | 380 mm | Ok | Charleston in August |
| September | 28° / 24° | 9 | 21 | 0 | 265 mm | Good | Charleston in September |
| October | 24° / 19° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 174 mm | Perfect | Charleston in October |
| November | 19° / 13° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 100 mm | Good | Charleston in November |
| December | 16° / 11° | 6 | 25 | 0 | 143 mm | Good | Charleston in December |