Arthur Ravanel Jr. Bridge, which connects Charleston to Mt. Pleasant

Region · South Carolina

Greater Charleston

Arthur Ravanel Jr. Bridge, which connects Charleston to Mt. Pleasant

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Best timeOct–May
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Nearest airportCHS · 6 mi
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Overview

Greater Charleston is a region in South Carolina.

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Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 91°F; winter lows dip to about 39°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul.

Jan: 3.4 in rain3.4"Jan: high 60°F, low 39°F60°39°JanFeb: 3.1 in rain3.1"Feb: high 64°F, low 42°F64°42°FebMar: 3.4 in rain3.4"Mar: high 70°F, low 47°F70°47°MarApr: 3.3 in rain3.3"Apr: high 77°F, low 54°F77°54°AprMay: 3.3 in rain3.3"May: high 84°F, low 63°F84°63°MayJun: 6.2 in rain6.2"Jun: high 88°F, low 70°F88°70°JunJul: 6.6 in rain6.6"Jul: high 91°F, low 74°F91°74°JulAug: 7.0 in rain7"Aug: high 90°F, low 73°F90°73°AugSep: 6.0 in rain6"Sep: high 85°F, low 68°F85°68°SepOct: 4.3 in rain4.3"Oct: high 78°F, low 58°F78°58°OctNov: 2.7 in rain2.7"Nov: high 69°F, low 47°F69°47°NovDec: 3.4 in rain3.4"Dec: high 63°F, low 42°F63°42°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • CHS Charleston International Airport, Charleston — 6 mi away (major hub). Directions
  • HHH Hilton Head Airport, Hilton Head Island — 62 mi away. Directions
Full “Get in” guide ↓

Sample 3-day trip

  1. Day 1: Charleston — Charleston Museum, Fort Sumter, French Quarter.
  2. Day 2: Isle of Palms — Front Beach, Isle of Palms Marina, Isle Of Palms Recreation Center.
  3. Day 3: Mount Pleasant — Boone Hall Plantation, Charles Pinckney National Historic Site, Patriot's Point.

Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.

Photos

Arthur Ravanel Jr. Bridge, which connects Charleston to Mt. PleasantArthur Ravanel Jr. Bridge, which connects Charleston to Mt. Pleasant

Places in Greater Charleston

Charleston

Charleston

City / town · 82 listings

Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms

City / town · 14 listings

Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant

City / town · 11 listings

North Charleston

North Charleston

City / town · 11 listings

Kiawah Island

Kiawah Island

City / town · 7 listings

Folly Beach

Folly Beach

City / town · 7 listings

Sullivan's Island

Sullivan's Island

City / town · 3 listings

Seabrook Island

Seabrook Island

City / town

St. George

St. George

City / town

Cities

  • Charleston (South Carolina) – oldest and largest city in the state, home to historic architecture and coastal views with numerous shopping and dining options
  • North Charleston
  • St. George
  • Summerville
  • Mt. Pleasant

Other destinations

  • Edisto Island – Natural and uncommercialized, Edisto Island is just 45 minutes south of Charleston, with moss-covered oak trees, creeks, and sandy beaches
  • Folly Beach
  • Isle of Palms
  • Kiawah Island
  • Seabrook Island
  • Sullivan's Island

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Nearby

Moncks Corner

Moncks Corner

City / town · 7 listings · 23 mi away

Georgetown

Georgetown

City / town · 10 listings · 52 mi away

Beaufort

Beaufort

City / town · 20 listings · 52 mi away

Pawleys Island

Pawleys Island

City / town · 14 listings · 62 mi away

Ridgeland

Ridgeland

City / town · 1 listings · 65 mi away

Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island

City / town · 29 listings · 66 mi away

Orangeburg

Orangeburg

City / town · 4 listings · 68 mi away

Bluffton

Bluffton

City / town · 7 listings · 68 mi away

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