CHARLESTON, S.C. – The first rays of dawn glint across the Ashley River this morning, catching a light mist that rises through the 30s-degree chill. Palmettos stand still under a pale pink sky — a calm, crisp start that gives no hint of the warmth ready to surge back toward the coast by Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Charleston, temperatures will rebound quickly after this midweek cool spell. Sunshine dominates through Friday, with highs jumping into the mid-60s Thursday and near 70 by Saturday afternoon. Winds stay light and variable, turning southeasterly as warmer Atlantic air returns to the Lowcountry.
Residents waking to chilly car windows and brisk morning walks can expect relief by midday Thursday. The air will feel pleasantly dry, perfect for outdoor projects, early holiday decorating, or clearing leaves before the next round of humidity arrives. Farmers’ markets, coastal parks, and football tailgates should see near-perfect conditions all weekend with clear skies and gentle breezes.
No rain is expected through Monday, and overnight lows gradually climb back into the 50s. While inland South Carolina saw its first frost last week, coastal areas like Charleston remain frost-free, signaling the last stretch of true fall air before subtropical warmth briefly takes hold.
Looking further ahead, long-range models hint at another pattern shift closer to Thanksgiving, when cooler, wetter air could return from the west. For now, Charleston enjoys a November warm-up — a calm pause before the next turn toward winter.
Five-Day Forecast for Charleston, SC:
Thu: 66/50 – Sunny; light breeze, warming trend begins.
Fri: 69/51 – Mostly sunny; mild afternoon.
Sat: 71/58 – Bright and calm; great outdoor weather.
Sun: 73/60 – Sunny; warmer, hint of humidity returning.
Mon: 71/57 – Mostly sunny; mild, stable pattern holds.
