Best Time to Hike Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage
Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage, United States, based on 2-year climate normals.
Month-by-month weather on Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F12°C | 35°F2°C | 81 mm | 10 |
| February | 62°F17°C | 41°F5°C | 51 mm | 8 |
| March | 71°F21°C | 48°F9°C | 129 mm | 9 |
| April | 78°F26°C | 56°F13°C | 50 mm | 7 |
| May | 82°F28°C | 64°F18°C | 144 mm | 14 |
| June | 91°F33°C | 70°F21°C | 57 mm | 9 |
| July | 93°F34°C | 75°F24°C | 174 mm | 18 |
| August | 86°F30°C | 70°F21°C | 163 mm | 15 |
| September | 84°F29°C | 67°F19°C | 65 mm | 9 |
| October | 74°F24°C | 55°F13°C | 42 mm | 5 |
| November | 68°F20°C | 49°F9°C | 64 mm | 5 |
| December | 57°F14°C | 39°F4°C | 71 mm | 7 |
Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.
The best months to hike Palmetto Trail: Capital City Passage are February, October, November. Expect daytime highs around 68°F20°C and nights near 48°F9°C.
Pack flexible layers and a reliable rain shell — conditions can shift quickly in the mountains.
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