Greenville Basks in Two-Day Sun Break Before Storms Roar Back

Greenville is waking up to clear skies Monday, August 24, with a dry, comfortable start before afternoon temperatures climb near 90 degrees. The sunny stretch will hold through Tuesday, giving the Upstate two more days of easy outdoor weather before storm chances return.

Monday And Tuesday Stay Sunny

The National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office forecasts a high near 90 Monday with a light north-northwest wind around 5 mph and no rain expected. Skies will turn mostly clear Monday night, with temperatures dropping to about 66 degrees.

Tuesday brings another sunny day with a high near 90 and light east-northeast winds. Tuesday night should remain mostly clear, with a low around 68, while humidity stays relatively comfortable compared with the wetter pattern ahead.

According to the National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg office, the area’s August climate records span 1884 to 2025 and include daily temperature and precipitation records.

Storm Chances Return Wednesday

Humidity begins to build Wednesday, when a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives after 4 p.m. The chance of rain rises to about 50% Wednesday night as showers and storms continue under mostly cloudy skies.

Thursday looks like the most active day of the week, with a 60% chance of precipitation and showers or thunderstorms possible from morning through the afternoon. The National Weather Service says storms could linger into Thursday night, while clouds and rain keep the high closer to 88 degrees and the low near 69.

Weekend Heat With Scattered Storms

Friday stays warm, with a high near 87 and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after a possible early shower. Saturday and Sunday rebound to highs around 88 and 90, respectively, with only slight storm chances mainly after 2 p.m.

Drought.gov’s Greenville County conditions page reports that 406,789 people are affected by drought, while the county has seen a 9.8% decrease since last and is 0.89 inches below normal, ranking as the 7th driest year to date.

For now, Monday and Tuesday are the best bets for dry hikes, outdoor chores and evening plans. Starting Wednesday, keep a rain backup handy, especially for late-day activities, as the forecast shifts from clear skies to the familiar summer mix of heat, humidity and thunderstorms.