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Exploring Charleston

The city of Charleston has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Charleston include:

• Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park
• Ruby Laffon Log Cabin
• Madisonville City Park
• Mahr Park
• Kentucky Sports Factory
• Madisonville Country Club
• Madisonville Community College

When is the Best Time to Explore Charleston?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to visit Charleston, you may find this information about seasonal weather helpful when planning your trip. The warmest months in Charleston are typically July and August, whereas the coldest months are usually January and February. The months with the most rain are April and March, whereas September and August have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 14°C and at night it is -2°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 336 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 30°C during the day and 9°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 358 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 31°C and the night-time average is 17°C. Average precipitation for this season is 280 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 21°C and 1°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 301 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Charleston is 1274 mm.