Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
87°Ftypical Aug high
Kiawah Island
United States · North America
Kiawah Island is most comfortable in spring. Summers are warm and winters are mild.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
43°F to 88°F
Rain
11 days/mo
Sunshine
9.7 h/day
Humidity feel
Sometimes humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the wettest months.
61%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.9 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot afternoons occur, with humid air through much of the month.
51%Aug · Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 91° and nights feel near 83°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Mostly cloudy skies.
38%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 85°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 86°F
Rain26%
Cloud56%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday86°F
Feels 91°F
Rain40%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon85°F
Feels 90°F
Rain42%
Cloud63%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
evening82°F
Feels 87°F
Rain22%
Cloud66%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
7 mphAug Light breeze
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology