Chapel Hill (NC) Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to chilly in Chapel Hill. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 20°C (68°F) in July to -1°C (30°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Chapel Hill has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1213 mm (48 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Chapel Hill experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 136 mm (5.4 in) in September, the wettest month, and 71 mm (2.8 in) in January, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Chapel Hill Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Chapel Hill can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 8.9 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Chapel Hill.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 78%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year