Elon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Elon. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C (88°F) in August to a moderate 17°C (63°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 24°C (75°F) in August to around 10°C (50°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Elon has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 719 mm (28 in) of rainfall annually. The climate in Elon shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect high rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 154 mm (6.1 in) of precipitation over 13 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 3.2 mm (0.1 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Elon Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Elon serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Elon.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 81%. In November, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 58%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year