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Charleston in April

Find out everything about the water temperature in Charleston in April. Average, minimum and maximum recorded temperatures as well as daily temperature in April for the last two years. Compare the current month's sea temperature data with other months of the year.
Water temperature in April
Minimum:

58.3 °F

Average:

66.4 °F

Maximum:

73.7 °F

Sea water temperature in Charleston in April

In the city of Charleston, the month of April is somewhat comfortable for swimming. The minimum recorded temperature during this month was 58.3°F on April 1, 2018, with an average temperature being 66.4°F and a maximum temperature reaching 73.7°F on April 30, 2017.

While some may find it enjoyable for a brief swim, others might consider it a bit too cold for extended periods in the water. Throughout the month of April, the sea temperature gradually gets warmer. Starting with an average temperature of 63.9°F at the beginning of the month, it steadily increases to around 68.6°F by the end.
Date 10 years average 2024 2023
Apr 1 62.7°F 62.9°F 63.8°F
Apr 2 63.0°F 62.3°F 64.9°F
Apr 3 63.1°F 62.8°F 65.7°F
Apr 4 63.2°F 64.4°F 65.3°F
Apr 5 63.6°F 64.5°F 67.5°F
Apr 6 63.9°F 64.1°F 66.9°F
Apr 7 64.2°F 64.1°F 67.6°F
Apr 8 65.0°F 63.1°F 69.2°F
Apr 9 65.3°F 62.5°F 68.3°F
Apr 10 65.0°F 63.6°F 66.5°F
Apr 11 65.2°F 66.8°F 64.3°F
Apr 12 65.2°F 67.1°F 63.9°F
Apr 13 65.7°F 66.5°F 64.1°F
Apr 14 66.4°F 65.9°F 65.1°F
Apr 15 66.8°F 65.7°F 66.2°F
Apr 16 67.3°F 66.7°F 66.2°F
Apr 17 67.2°F 67.4°F 66.6°F
Apr 18 66.9°F 66.8°F 68.1°F
Apr 19 67.4°F 68.4°F 67.2°F
Apr 20 67.6°F 69.6°F 67.0°F
Apr 21 67.8°F 70.3°F 67.7°F
Apr 22 68.0°F 70.4°F 69.2°F
Apr 23 67.7°F 69.5°F 69.1°F
Apr 24 68.1°F 67.9°F 70.0°F
Apr 25 68.3°F 67.3°F 69.6°F
Apr 26 68.5°F 67.7°F 69.5°F
Apr 27 68.8°F 69.0°F 69.6°F
Apr 28 69.2°F 68.8°F 69.8°F
Apr 29 70.1°F 71.2°F 70.8°F
Apr 30 70.0°F 68.9°F 70.8°F

Sea water temperature in Charleston by month

In Charleston, the months May through October offer comfortable swimming conditions, which amounts to 156 swimming days. The warmest water in Charleston was recorded on July 19, 2024, reaching a 87.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on December 29, 2022, dipping to 47.1°F. The average readings by season are 57.8°F in Winter, 67.1°F in Spring, 82.7°F in Summer, and 73.8°F in Autumn. The average temperature in April is slightly warmer than March's average of 60.8°F. And in May, the temperature is expected to rise further, potentially reaching an average of 74.1°F.