What’s the climate like in Congaree National Park?
The current climate of Congaree National Park features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 33°C during the day to lows of 14°C. The average yearly temperature is around 25°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Congaree National Park in recent years was 39°C in July 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -3°C in December 2022.
On average, Congaree National Park receives 2079 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Congaree National Park?
The best time to visit Congaree National Park for pleasant to warm weather is February through May and July through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Congaree National Park.
Climate Table of Congaree National Park
The climate table of Congaree National Park shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 14 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 20 | 16 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 3 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 5 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 110 | 229 | 149 | 192 | 160 | 304 | 197 | 178 | 211 | 107 | 131 | 111 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 25°C
- Highest temperature: 33°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 14°C in January
- Precipitation: 2079 mm per year, averaging 173 mm per month
- Driest months: 107 mm in October, 110 mm in January and 111 mm in December
- Wettest months: 304 mm in June, 229 mm in February and 211 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Congaree National Park
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Congaree National Park, South Carolina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Congaree National Park
This graph shows how much precipitation Congaree National Park, South Carolina, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Congaree National Park
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Congaree National Park, South Carolina. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Congaree National Park
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Congaree National Park, South Carolina. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Congaree National Park
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Congaree National Park, South Carolina, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Congaree National Park by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Congaree National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
