Historical weather data, all-time temperature records, and monthly climate averages for Beaufort, SC. Explore typical weather conditions by week for trip planning, and see how today compares to the historical record.
April 5 in Beaufort typically delivers a mild spring day, with average highs around 74° and lows near 53°. Historically, temperatures have swung pretty wide on this date — from a chilly 39° back in 1987 to a warm 87° in 1978. There's about a 1-in-3 chance of rain, but snow is essentially off the table.
Beaufort's weather has real range when it wants to. The same year — 1985 — brought both the all-time high of 106° in early June and a bone-chilling 5° in January. The coast can also deliver serious rain: Hurricane Matthew dropped 8.91" in a single October day in 2016, and a February 1973 snowstorm buried the area under 6.4".
Beaufort runs warm for most of the year, with average highs climbing from 59° in January to a peak of 91° in early July. If you're heat-sensitive, the window from late October through February offers the most comfortable temperatures. Late July through early August is the wettest stretch, averaging 1.7" per week — worth keeping in mind if you're planning outdoor activities.