Columbia, S.C. – Sunshine continues across much of South Carolina through Friday, but a shift arrives this weekend as clouds and scattered showers return. Temperatures remain seasonable with highs in the mid-80s, offering a stretch of comfortable late August weather before conditions change Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Columbia, skies will stay mostly clear Thursday and Friday, with highs near 84 to 87 degrees and overnight lows in the mid-60s. By Friday night, cloud cover will thicken, setting the stage for light rain chances on Saturday. Columbia could see a 25% chance of showers Saturday afternoon, while Augusta faces a higher 40% chance of rainfall with slightly cooler highs around 82.
Drivers planning outdoor activities on Saturday should keep an eye on radar and be prepared for brief interruptions, especially in the Augusta area. The weather service notes this is not a washout but could impact late-day plans and local events.
The warm, dry pattern holds steady until Saturday, when scattered showers and cooler highs take over. Additional updates may be issued if rain chances increase.
Five Day Forecast for Columbia, SC
- Thursday: Sunny, high 84, low 66
- Friday: Sunny, high 87, low 67
- Saturday: Increasing clouds, 25% chance of showers, high 83, low 66
- Sunday: Partly cloudy, high mid-80s, low near 67
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high upper 80s, low near 68
