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Charleston in September

A risky month — score 49 of 100

Typical September days in Charleston reach about 83°F with nights near 72°F. September is also the statistical peak of Atlantic hurricane season (the season runs June 1–November 30) — the averages hide that risk, so flexible plans matter.

Season note: September falls in Atlantic hurricane season (June 1–November 30), its statistical peak. That is climatology, not a forecast — but it is the one risk the averages cannot show.

What to pack for Charleston in September

• A compact rain layer — about 9 days see rain in a typical September.

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September vs. the alternatives

The whole year in Charleston

Averages are the 1991–2020 climate normals (NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information) for the station named on each page. Rain days = days with at least 0.01 in of precipitation. Daylight is computed for the middle of the month.