The two best months in Charleston (in my opinion) are May and October. It’s nearly a toss-up. Most of the pollen is gone this time of year and everything is fresh and green with the renewal of spring; we’re into the white nights (longest days of the year) that will last from now until a month after the solstice and the anticipation of summer fun adds to the excitement. On the other hand, a perfect and refreshing day in October with the big autumn skies and multitude of colors, low humidity and waning insect population — can it get any better?
Now that the secret is out and the whole world knows that life here in Charleston is pretty sweet, it’s fair to note that sometimes it’s sweeter than others based on climate, seasonal activities, amount of available daylight and so forth. Accordingly, I rate the months out of the year as follows, staring with the best: October, May, April, September, March, August, November, June, July, February, December, January.
I surprise even myself by putting an autumn month as #1. Ten years ago that wouldn’t have happened, proving once again how progressive and amenable to change I’ve become with age (if not confusion.)
