Folly Beach Weather & Climate

Folly Beach Weather
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Folly Beach, US
8:07 am, Oct 31, 2026
weather icon 60°F
Low: 59° High: 61°
clear sky
Sunrise 7:36 am
Sunset 6:30 pm
Humidity Humidity 90 %
Wind Wind 8 mph N
UV Index UV Index 0
Precipitation Precipitation 0 inch
Clouds Clouds 0%
Rain chance Rain Chance 0%
Visibility Visibility 6 mi
Day Condition TemperatureTemperature PrecipitationPrecipitation Rain Chance WindWind HumidityHumidity PressurePressure
Today 5:00 pm
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59° | 61°°F 0 inch 0% 13 mph 83 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 5:00 pm
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57° | 72°°F 0.01 inch 17% 16 mph 87 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 5:00 pm
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64° | 72°°F 0.01 inch 36% 16 mph 86 % 24 inHg
Tue Nov 26 5:00 pm
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64° | 79°°F 0 inch 3% 15 mph 93 % 24 inHg
Wed Nov 26 5:00 pm
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70° | 79°°F 0.01 inch 21% 14 mph 87 % 23 inHg
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Hour Condition TemperatureTemperature PrecipitationPrecipitation Rain Chance WindWind HumidityHumidity PressurePressure
Today 11:00 am
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62° | 67°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 83 % 24 inHg
Today 2:00 pm
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70° | 74°°F 0 inch 0% 13 mph 73 % 24 inHg
Today 5:00 pm
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70° | 70°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 67 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 8:00 pm
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63° | 63°°F 0 inch 0% 14 mph 66 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 11:00 pm
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58° | 58°°F 0 inch 0% 13 mph 75 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 2:00 am
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57° | 57°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 82 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 5:00 am
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58° | 58°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 86 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 8:00 am
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58° | 58°°F 0 inch 0% 13 mph 87 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 11:00 am
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67° | 67°°F 0 inch 0% 13 mph 72 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 2:00 pm
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72° | 72°°F 0 inch 0% 16 mph 66 % 24 inHg
Tomorrow 5:00 pm
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69° | 69°°F 0.01 inch 17% 16 mph 75 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 8:00 pm
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64° | 64°°F 0.01 inch 21% 15 mph 80 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 11:00 pm
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66° | 66°°F 0 inch 0% 16 mph 83 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 2:00 am
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66° | 66°°F 0.01 inch 36% 11 mph 86 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 5:00 am
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65° | 65°°F 0.01 inch 20% 13 mph 86 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 8:00 am
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64° | 64°°F 0 inch 0% 13 mph 84 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 11:00 am
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70° | 70°°F 0 inch 0% 11 mph 72 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 2:00 pm
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72° | 72°°F 0.01 inch 24% 15 mph 72 % 24 inHg
Mon Nov 26 5:00 pm
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71° | 71°°F 0 inch 0% 15 mph 78 % 23 inHg
Tue Nov 26 8:00 pm
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71° | 71°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 74 % 24 inHg
Tue Nov 26 11:00 pm
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71° | 71°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 79 % 24 inHg
Tue Nov 26 2:00 am
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66° | 66°°F 0 inch 0% 10 mph 91 % 23 inHg
Tue Nov 26 5:00 am
weather icon scattered clouds
64° | 64°°F 0 inch 0% 10 mph 93 % 23 inHg
Tue Nov 26 8:00 am
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65° | 65°°F 0 inch 0% 11 mph 88 % 23 inHg
Tue Nov 26 11:00 am
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74° | 74°°F 0 inch 0% 11 mph 69 % 24 inHg
Tue Nov 26 2:00 pm
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79° | 79°°F 0 inch 3% 15 mph 62 % 23 inHg
Tue Nov 26 5:00 pm
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76° | 76°°F 0 inch 0% 14 mph 70 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 8:00 pm
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71° | 71°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 83 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 11:00 pm
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70° | 70°°F 0 inch 0% 12 mph 87 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 2:00 am
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72° | 72°°F 0 inch 0% 10 mph 85 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 5:00 am
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71° | 71°°F 0 inch 0% 9 mph 87 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 8:00 am
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71° | 71°°F 0 inch 0% 8 mph 87 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 11:00 am
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78° | 78°°F 0.01 inch 21% 14 mph 66 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 2:00 pm
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79° | 79°°F 0 inch 0% 13 mph 61 % 23 inHg
Wed Nov 26 5:00 pm
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77° | 77°°F 0 inch 0% 11 mph 67 % 23 inHg
Thu Nov 26 8:00 pm
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72° | 72°°F 0 inch 0% 9 mph 83 % 23 inHg
Thu Nov 26 11:00 pm
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72° | 72°°F 0 inch 0% 9 mph 84 % 23 inHg
Thu Nov 26 2:00 am
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70° | 70°°F 0.04 inch 100% 7 mph 98 % 23 inHg
Thu Nov 26 5:00 am
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69° | 69°°F 0.04 inch 100% 5 mph 98 % 23 inHg
Thu Nov 26 8:00 am
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70° | 70°°F 0.01 inch 29% 4 mph 98 % 23 inHg
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Beach Conditions Today

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The forecast is only half the story at the beach. Here’s what the ocean is doing today, updated live from the National Weather Service and NOAA.

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Live data: National Weather Service Charleston surf zone forecast and NOAA Tides & Currents.

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Folly Beach Weather by Month

Folly Beach has a humid subtropical climate: hot, stormy summers, mild winters and long, pleasant springs and falls. Use the averages below to plan when to visit and what to pack.

Air temperatures and rainfall: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Charleston City station. Water temperatures: NOAA Charleston Harbor station, 2021–2025 average. Rainy days are days with at least 0.1 inch of rain.
MonthAvg. highAvg. lowWater tempRainRainy days
January58°F44°F54°F2.6 in.5
February60°F46°F54°F2.6 in.5
March66°F52°F61°F3.0 in.5
April72°F60°F68°F3.0 in.5
May79°F68°F76°F2.6 in.4
June84°F74°F82°F4.9 in.7
July88°F77°F86°F5.1 in.8
August86°F77°F85°F6.1 in.8
September83°F73°F81°F5.3 in.6
October76°F63°F73°F4.1 in.5
November67°F53°F65°F2.3 in.4
December61°F47°F57°F2.9 in.5

What to Expect Each Season

Spring (March–May): Highs climb from the mid-60s in March to near 80 by late May, and the ocean warms from about 61°F to the mid-70s. Rainfall stays low until June, which makes spring a popular time for a trip. See our guide to the best time to visit Folly Beach.

Summer (June–August): Expect highs in the mid- to upper 80s with high humidity, and water temperatures in the mid-80s. Summer is also the rainy season, with short afternoon thunderstorms on many days. When you hear thunder, head off the beach and wait 30 minutes after the last rumble before going back.

Fall (September–November): September still feels like summer, with highs in the low 80s and the ocean around 81°F. October brings highs in the mid-70s and fewer crowds, and November settles into the upper 60s. Fall is also the peak of hurricane season (see below). Plan around events like Mermaids & Mateys in October and Porchfest in November.

Winter (December–February): Winters are mild, with highs around 58 to 61°F and lows in the mid-40s. The water drops to the mid-50s, and snow is rare. It’s the quiet season, with the Christmas Parade, the New Year’s Eve Flip Flop Drop and the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge.

Hurricane Season on Folly Beach

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the most active stretch is mid-August through mid-October. Folly Beach sits on a barrier island with one road on and off, so plan ahead if you’re visiting during those months:

Folly Beach Tides

Folly Beach has two high tides and two low tides a day, about six hours apart. A typical high tide runs 5 to 6 feet above the low-water mark, and the highest tides of the year, called king tides, run around 6.5 feet or more and can flood low-lying roads, especially with an onshore wind. Tide times shift about 50 minutes later each day, so check the Folly Beach tide chart before you head out.

Low tide exposes more of the beach and is the best time for shelling, shark tooth hunting and exploring tidal pools. Anglers often find the fishing changes with the tides, so time your outings accordingly.

Beach Safety

Rip currents are the biggest danger on Folly Beach, even on sunny days with small waves, and they’re most common near the pier and the groins. Check the rip current risk above before you swim, and learn how to recognize a rip current and get out of one.

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