Greenville, SC Weather
Greenville hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 94°F (34°C) is about 7°F (4°C) above the typical August high of 87°F (30°C).
Current conditions in detail
Greenville weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Greenville looks sunny, with a high of 91° and an overnight low of 69°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 8 mph, and the UV index reaches 10 (very high).
Greenville 14-day forecast
About the weather in Greenville
Greenville has a humid subtropical climate, marked by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters. Average daytime highs range from about 51°F (10°C) in January to around 89°F (32°C) in July, and the city records roughly 124 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Greenville weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 89°F (32°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 51°F (10°C)
- Record high: 98°F (36°C) · Record low: 7°F (-14°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: December (9 rainy days) · Sunniest: July (11.8 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical - hot, humid summers and generally mild winters
- Snow: about 2 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 89°F (32°C) and overnight lows stay near 71°F (22°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 51°F (10°C) and lows around 34°F (1°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 98°F (36°C) and dropped as low as 7°F (-14°C).
Rain, sun and snow
December is usually the wettest month. It brings about 5.5 inches (139 mm) of rain over 9 days, while June is the driest. July brings the most sunshine, averaging 11.8 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 2 days in a typical year, mostly from December through February.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Greenville is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 71°F (22°C) and nights around 51°F (11°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Greenville brings hot afternoons, with daytime highs averaging 87°F (31°C) and nights around 69°F (21°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Greenville is mild and warm, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 54°F (12°C); expect showers on roughly 25 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Greenville is brisk and cold, with daytime highs averaging 54°F (12°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 30 days across the season.
Average temperatures in Greenville by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51° | 34° | 10 | 5.1 in | 6.8 h/day | 70% |
| February | 56° | 38° | 11 | 4.6 in | 7.0 h/day | 70% |
| March | 63° | 44° | 11 | 4.1 in | 8.2 h/day | 66% |
| April | 71° | 50° | 9 | 4.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 65% |
| May | 79° | 59° | 10 | 4.1 in | 10.8 h/day | 69% |
| June | 86° | 67° | 12 | 3.2 in | 11.6 h/day | 68% |
| July | 89° | 71° | 14 | 3.7 in | 11.8 h/day | 71% |
| August | 87° | 70° | 13 | 3.4 in | 11.0 h/day | 73% |
| September | 82° | 65° | 10 | 4.5 in | 10.0 h/day | 71% |
| October | 72° | 54° | 7 | 3.3 in | 8.8 h/day | 72% |
| November | 61° | 44° | 8 | 4.0 in | 7.6 h/day | 70% |
| December | 54° | 38° | 9 | 5.5 in | 6.1 h/day | 75% |