Visiting Charleston SC in November - what to pack?
 

Any help would be appreciated. My husband and I will be in Charleston from 2-16 November, travelling from England and stopping off in Washington DC for three days. I prefer to wear sandals rather than 'sensible' shoes when I'm sightseeing but will the weather be too cool at this time of year?

Just wear socks with them and you will be fine.

Weather is usually in the 60's and 70's in November in Charleston...not so warm in DC. November is a great time to visit Charleston.

I hope vjpblovesitaly is teasing. Socks with sandals? Not in SC. Feel free to pack sandals, but tuck in another pair of shoes as well.
BTW: If you are comparing our weather with the UK, our day time temps are higher, but the night time temps can be frosty in November.

Better yet, buy shoes here. The exchange rate is great!

And Charleston has one of the very best shoe stores in the country--Palmetto Princess, supply the name. I'm blanking.
It may be warm enough for sandals--you just never know.

Thanks for the advice. We have a house in Spain where we spend quite a lot of time. Sounds like November weather in Charleston could be similar to that of Spain with possibly more humidity. Before I posted my question, I was thinking of packing summer clothes but reading your advice will probably go for something a bit heavier. If I've not got it, sounds like I'll have to shop for it:-)

Not necessarily heavier, but do not use "summer clothes" in November. It looks tacky!! Layers work just like everywhere else.

As it could easily be warm or cold, best thing to do is check www.weather.com right before you pack (which hopefully you haven't started yet).

And just curious - 14 days is a long time to spend in Charleston (unless you like to really immerse yourself in a place). Are you planning on touring other places in the southeast?

GoTravel is our Charleston shopping specialist. Look at her posts. She has good ideas about where to eat and what to do as well.

You could go to Savannah for a day or two if you're going to be in Charleston for that long.