Retirement Living In Upstate South Carolina

What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Upstate South Carolina?

For those of you that retire in Upstate South Carolina, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the mid 40's and highs in the mid 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Upstate South Carolina such as a movie, a visit to a museum or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Upstate South Carolina is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Upstate South Carolina, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 60's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the low 50's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges


Month	Low	Avg	High

Jan	31 F°	42 F°	53 F°

Feb	34 F°	45 F°	57 F°

Mar	40 F°	52 F°	64 F°

Apr	47 F°	60 F°	73 F°

May	57 F°	68 F°	80 F°

Jun	65 F°	76 F°	87 F°

Jul	68 F°	79 F°	90 F°

Aug	68 F°	78 F°	89 F°

Sep	61 F°	72 F°	83 F°

Oct	50 F°	61 F°	73 F°

Nov	40 F°	52 F°	64 F°

Dec	33 F°	44 F°	54 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days


Month	Days Greater Than 90 F°	Days Less Than 32 F°	Days Less Than 0 F°

Jan	0	17	0

Feb	0	12	0

Mar	0	7	0

Apr	0	1	0

May	1	0	0

Jun	9	0	0

Jul	17	0	0

Aug	13	0	0

Sep	4	0	0

Oct	0	1	0

Nov	0	6	0

Dec	0	15	0

Rain & Humidity


Month	Rainfall	Rainy Days	Humidity

Jan	5 "	9	31 %

Feb	5 "	9	33 %

Mar	5 "	9	38 %

Apr	4 "	9	45 %

May	4 "	9	56 %

Jun	4 "	10	64 %

Jul	5 "	10	68 %

Aug	5 "	10	68 %

Sep	4 "	8	62 %

Oct	4 "	7	51 %

Nov	4 "	9	42 %

Dec	5 "	10	33 %