Heres how to avoid South Carolinas crowds, hurricane season, and infamous humidity.

Summer months are our busiest times, says McDonough.

To avoid the larger crowds, try early spring, fall, or even winter.

Boardwalk to Edisto Beach

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With fewer visitors, you might enjoy a more relaxed and authentic experience, she adds.

Youll have the city to yourself in late September.

Come in the winter.

Blue Ridge Mountains with fall foliage

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Visitor traffic typically slows down between December and January due to the holiday season, she says.

Golfers may find green fees to be less expensive during the winter.

And in the state capital, hotel rates tend to decrease as temperatures drop.

Kids running through a public fountain in Charleston

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Although, McDonough notes, Each season [in South Carolina] brings its own unique charm and activities.

Wildcat Falls near Table Rock State Park in Greenville, South Carolina

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