Charleston, United States

Charleston Travel Guide

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Alternative names: Population: 132.6 thous. (2020)Area: 127.53 mi²Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°47'4"N, 79°55'53"W
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South CarolinaUnited States

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Charleston Top Attractions

Charleston Attractions - What to See and Explore

Charleston offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Mace Brown Museum of Natural History, Fort Sumter, St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Drayton Hall. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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Things to See and Do in Charleston by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Charleston.

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Charleston – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Charleston, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Fort Moultrie (Sullivan's Island), Patriots Point (Mount Pleasant), USS Yorktown (Mount Pleasant).

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    6.6 miNE
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Best Time To Visit Charleston

Learn when is the best time to travel to Charleston weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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March, April, May, June and July are the busiest months in this location.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April and November. Most of it rains in August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Charleston?

What is the best time to visit Charleston?

March, April, May, June and July are the busiest months in this location. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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