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Sunny Skies, Chilly Twist: Charleston Basks in 70s Before Cold Front Crashes In

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Published on November 08, 2026
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Clear skies are setting up a mild Sunday in Charleston, with temperatures climbing to around 71 degrees and no rain in sight. A light northeast breeze should keep the afternoon comfortable, making this a strong day for patios, parks and waterfront walks.

Sunny Sunday, Mild Night Ahead

Sunday stays sunny with light northeast winds and a zero-percent chance of rain. No watches, warnings or advisories are posted for the Charleston area.

Tonight will be mostly clear, with temperatures falling to around 53 degrees and winds becoming calm later Sunday evening and overnight. Coastal neighborhoods should remain in the lower to mid-50s, while some inland spots across the broader Lowcountry could dip into the 40s, according to the National Weather Service Charleston office.

Warm Stretch Holds Through Veterans Day

Monday and Tuesday both look sunny or mostly sunny, with highs near 75 degrees and little to no chance of rain. Veterans Day on Wednesday stays mostly sunny and just as mild, with another high near 75.

That gives Charleston several easy outdoor-planning days in a row, whether the plan is a downtown stroll, a beach visit or simply finding an excuse to leave the air conditioning off. Overnight lows should generally settle in the lower to mid-50s along the coast.

Cooler, Breezier Turn Arrives Thursday

Thursday remains mostly sunny with a high near 71, but a fast-moving cold front could bring a few light showers and stronger winds later in the day. Friday then turns noticeably cooler, with a high near 65 and breezy conditions.

Saturday looks cooler, with a high of 56 degrees and a low near 41 Saturday night. For boaters, the National Weather Service expects Thursday winds to become breezy, with gusts near 30 knots and waves building to 4 to 6 feet; small-craft advisories may be needed.

The cooler late-week trend is a substantive update from Saturday's Hoodline forecast, which focused on the sunny weekend and early-week warmth.