Charleston is one of the most haunted cities in the United States, so it should come as no surprise that there are many ghost tours running in this area. However, only one carriage company offers a Haunted Carriage tour of the city, which is Old South Carriage Company. This post will cover everything you need […]
September starts out hot and humid, however, mornings become more comfortable as the month progresses. About 24 days will be humid, most likely early in the month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to around 84-86 F (29-30 C) early in the month, cooling to about 80-81 F (27 C) near the end of the month. […]
August in Charleston features hot afternoons and warm nights. You should expect nearly every day to be humid with thunderstorms every 2-3 days. How Hot is Charleston in August? Daytime high temperatures tend to average near 88 F (31 C) early in August, cooling to around 84-86 F (29-30 C) near the end of the […]
This fun and fascinating tour covers the sites and stories of the pirates connected to Charleston, including the gentleman pirate, Stede Bonnet, fearsome woman pirate Anne Bonny and, of course, the most infamous pirate of all…Blackbeard!
This post summarizes the July weather in Charleston, with tips on what to wear, as well as things to do. As local tour guides, we know that July is one of the best times for walking tours, because there's usually a lot of great, sunny weather. And I am not just a tour guide. I'm […]
June features warm nights with very warm to hot days. Humidity levels are high with about 25-26 days considered humid. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures will tend to be around 82-84 F (28-29 C) early in June, warming to 86-88 F (30-31 C) near the end of the month. You can expect about 5 days this […]
This post is about the weather in Charleston during the month of May. May in Charleston features warm afternoons with comfortable nights, but humidity levels increase with about half of the days considered muggy. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures start out around 77 F (21 C) early in the month, warming to 82-83 F (28 C) […]
April in Charleston features relatively dry weather, cool to comfortable nights, with comfortable to warm afternoons. Temperatures Sky and Rain What to Wear Things to Do Weather in March Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 70-72 F (21-22 C) early in the month, warming to 75-77 F (24-25 C) near the end of […]
March in Charleston tends to start out cool but becomes more comfortable near the end of the month. You can expect 1-2 days being warm and humid, mostly near the end of the month. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures tend to be around 63-65 F (17-18 C) early in the month but warm to nearly 70 […]
February in Charleston features mostly cool afternoons with cold nights and early mornings. Temperatures Sky and Rain What to Wear Things to Do Weather in January Temperatures Daytime high temperatures during February tend to be near 58-60 F (about 15 C) early in the month, warming gradually to 63-65 F (17-18 C) near the end […]
January in Charleston features cool afternoons with mostly cold nights. Temperatures Daytime high temperatures during January tend to be around 56-60 F (13-16 C) with a few of the warmer afternoons reaching up near 72 F (22 C). The record high temperature for Charleston during January is 80 F (26.7 C). Late night and early […]
In this post, we share everything you need to know about visiting Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. There are several plantations in the Charleston area, but few are as historic and notable as Magnolia. Updated for 2024. Hours and Directions Open 364 days a year, including all major holidays EXCEPT Christmas Day. Magnolia is located at 3550 Ashley […]
In this post, I cover the weather in Charleston, SC in December, including average temperatures and precipitation. December in Charleston provides cool afternoon weather with mostly cold nights. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster in my new career in tourism. But here […]
In this post, we share everything you need to know about visiting the South Carolina Aquarium. A popular attraction amongst both locals and visitors, the Charleston Aquarium is a great place to visit any time of year. Hours & Tickets Tickets: Aquarium utilizes a dynamic ticket calendar. Thus admission ticket prices differ on a daily […]
Get your cameras ready and join one of our certified tour guides for a seasonal tour of the most beautiful window boxes in Charleston! You’ll see the best blooms while learning all about Charleston’s gardens, plants, and botanists.
Let Free Tours by Foot help you plan your trip to Charleston. Our local experts have written everything you need to know about what to do and see in Charleston. If you just don’t know where to start, visit our main post. Top Things To Do in Charleston Free Walking Tours But if you want […]
