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Charleston Tourism

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Charleston is known for great food (you won’t find better grits on the planet) and colourful history. But why do travellers return year after year? We’ll blame the genuine Southern hospitality this city extends to each and every visitor.
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Month
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May
81°F 27°C
60°F 15°C
3 in 9 cm
Jun
85°F 29°C
67°F 19°C
9 in 23 cm
Jul
87°F 30°C
70°F 21°C
9 in 23 cm
Aug
87°F 30°C
69°F 20°C
5 in 13 cm
Sep
82°F 27°C
65°F 18°C
7 in 18 cm
Oct
75°F 23°C
54°F 12°C
5 in 13 cm
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Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
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Charleston Waterfront Park
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