Carolinas and Georgia FAQs

Find out all you need to know about visiting Carolinas and Georgia.

When is the best time to visit Carolinas and Georgia?

Benefitting from a mild climate with only minor seasonal changes, the Carolinas and Georgia can easily be visited year-round. Spring and autumn are the best seasons to visit with pleasantly warm days, cool nights, and a wide range of events to take part in. Expect daytime temperatures from 17°C to 27°C between March to May and September to October. Summer in these three states tends to be hot and humid with temperatures occasionally reaching the mid-30s. Winter tends to be mild with daytime temperatures averaging 11°C to 20°C. Coastal locations will be pleasant, but state parks will be closed as the weather turns towards freezing come nightfall.

What is the official language of Carolinas and Georgia?

English is the official language spoken in the Carolinas and Georgia.

How do I manage my travel money in Carolinas and Georgia?

The official currency of the USA is the United States dollar (USD). Cash, credit, and debit cards are widely accepted, and cash machines are easy to access.

What places combine well with Carolinas and Georgia?

A trip to the Carolinas and Georgia can easily be combined with a journey into the Deep South or the Capital Region. Regional flights also connect the Carolinas and Georgia to East Coast cities like New York, Philadelphia and Boston.

What are the main cultural events in Carolinas and Georgia?

January – Lowcountry Oyster Festival
February – Hilton Head Island Seafood Festival
March – Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival
March – Charleston Wine + Food Festival
March – St. Patrick’s Day (one of the largest St. Patrick’s Day festivals in the USA)
March to April – Savannah Music Festival
April – Charleston Jazz Festival
May to June – Spoleto Festival USA (America’s premier performing arts festival)
September – Savannah Jazz Festival
October – SCAD Savannah Film Festival (annual nationally-recognised film fest hosted by the Savannah College of Art & Design)
October – Fall Tours of Homes, History & Architecture (award-winning tours from the Charleston Preservation Society)
November to January – Christmas at Biltmore (annual light displays and decorations around the entire estate for the public to enjoy as well as candlelight tours and wine tastings)