January in Charlston is the snowiest and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Charlston is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 6 degrees above zero. On average, Charlston has 8 rainy, 8 cloudy, 7 partly cloudy, 6 sunny, and 2 snowy days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, July, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Charlston.