Planning a trip to the Lowcountry?

These months have fewer crowds and the best weather.

If you are looking for smaller crowds, the winter is an ideal time to visit.

Charleston, South Carolina, USA cityscape in the historic French Quarter - stock photo

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After Christmas and New Year’s is when you’ll find the smallest crowds possible.

Still, the city’s most popular restaurants usually have a line or waitlist all year round.

Mild weather makes it a great time to experience Charleston’s architecture, culinary scene, and natural beauty.

Waterfront park in Charleston

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You may even be able to squeeze in a beach day during this time if youre lucky.

Just be sure your plans are somewhat flexible, as peak hurricane season falls during August and September.

Whenever you go, know that Charleston can be experienced luxuriously or on a budget.

Flowers and palmettos in Waterfront Park, downtown Charleston, South Carolina, USA.

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Then, there’s theCharleston Jazz Festivalin April.

Basically, If youre visiting Charleston in the spring, theres sure to be something going on.

Youll also need to consider hurricane season, which lasts from June through November.