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Seasonal Guide: The 10 pieces you need to pack for a trip to Charleston, South Carolina in the winter
Outfits for Travel Packing Guides
We hope you enjoy this seasonal packing guide. To stay on-trend, each of our packing guides at Outfits for Travel is developed at the beginning of each season and updated throughout the year to ensure you can buy each item. We hope you love the guides as much as we do! Big hugs, much love! xo, OFT
Outfits for Travel Packing Guides
We hope you enjoy this seasonal packing guide. To stay on-trend, each of our packing guides at Outfits for Travel is developed at the beginning of each season and updated throughout the year to ensure you can buy each item. We hope you love the guides as much as we do! Big hugs, much love! xo, OFTWhat to Wear to Charleston in the Winter
Our Charleston packing list was developed to help you decide what to pack for a trip to Charleston in the winter. To do this, we selected our favorite winter trends and fit them into a 10-piece winter travel wardrobe. Think velvet, leopard, bold pops of red and block-heeled booties! And when combined, these styles help to build a Charleston travel wardrobe that is fabulous for winter! We even incorporated pieces that fit great with the low-country elegance of Charleston. And when worn together, these create cool outfits that can all be found in an easy-to-pack Charleston winter travel wardrobe! Check out the items in our 10-piece packing list below for your Charleston packing needs!
What to Do in Charleston in the Winter
While visiting Charleston in the winter, consider making reservations to experience the seasonal festivities. The Grand Illumination Dinner at Middleton Place Plantation includes a theatrical production and dinner that will transport you back in time to Christmas 1782. Tickets sell out months in advance, so plan ahead if you are interested. The Dickens Dinner, another holiday favorite that takes place in Charleston, includes a four-course dinner accompanied by a retelling of “A Christmas Carol.” And you may also want to reserve tickets ahead for a themed candlelight tour of the Edmondston-Alston House.
A horse-drawn carriage tour and tours of at least one historic plantation (Middleton Place, Magnolia, Drayton Hall & Boone Hall) are must-do items on a visit to Charleston. And be sure to reserve a seat at HUSK or FIG for food made with fresh southern ingredients. Reservations go fast and these restaurants fill up for dinner about a month in advance; but they are worth the extra planning. Next, we discuss the weather in Charleston in the winter and how to pack your travel bag accordingly.
How to Pack for Charleston in the Winter
Charleston Winter Weather
The high temperatures for Charleston in the winter hover in the low-60s and upper-50s, dependent on the month you arrive. Winter low average temperatures in Charleston range from the upper-30s to the lower-40s. Below, we have listed detailed monthly averages of high and low temperatures for Charleston in the winter.
Packing a trench coat will keep you warm on cold nights and is light enough to to wear on days when the weather is a warm. A midi-dress (we love these styles from Topshop) is a must for a nice dinner out or for afternoon tea. And if you’re still searching for that perfect dress, plan a stop on King Street for some shopping fun. Lastly, be sure to pack a comfortable pair of booties or fur-lined mules if you plan on doing any exploring in the city. Below we have included a detailed monthly list of the the average high and low temperatures for Charleston in the winter.
- December Average Temperature (°F)
- High 62
- Low 41
- January Average Temperature (°F)
- High 58
- Low 38
- February Average Temperature (°F)
- High 61
- Low 40
This average weather list was adapted from a Charleston South Carolina Weather outlook by Dream Charleston.
Below we feature 10 pieces to help you create chic and stylish travel outfits for travel to Charleston.
WHAT TO WEAR TO CHARLESTON IN THE WINTER
CHARLESTON PACKING GUIDE
THE 10 PIECES YOU NEED TO PACK FOR A TRIP TO CHARLESTON IN THE WINTER
Cropped Jeans | Midi Dress | Scarf | Draped Sweater | Fur-Lined Mules | Silk Shirt | Trench Coat | Velvet Pants | Black Booties | Leopard Bag
When selecting what to wear to Charleston in the winter, your outfits for travel should focus on southern charm, layers and comfort. Charleston is a beautiful city with a wonderful history. The winter is a great time to visit Charleston with its cool temperatures, great rates and few tourists. So whether you’re packing Charleston outfits for December, January or February, refer to our Charleston packing list with its stylish pieces that will work great for your winter travels!
