Spring starts in March, with a colorful display of dogwood, azaleas and wisteria. The beaches are busy by mid-April. May brings abundant water sports.
Autumn welcomes a colorful display of foliage.
Winters are mild, and only on rare occasion does South Carolina experience a light dusting of snow in the Upstate. During winter, the average temperatures range from the mid 30s in the mountains to 50 degrees Fahrenheit near the coast. It is not unusual to have 60-70 degree days in January. Summer temperatures range from the 70s in the mountains to 90 degrees. Rainfall varies across the state with the heaviest precipitation occurring in the northwest corner and the least rain falling in the central part of the state.