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Winston-Salem (NC) Climate by Month

Winston-Salem experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very warm days to cold weather. It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

The climate in Winston-Salem is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in July to a chilly 9°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -2°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Winston-Salem has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1133 mm of rain/snowfall per year. Precipitation levels in Winston-Salem remain relatively steady throughout the year. August has the most rain, with 117 mm over 13 days. In February, this drops slightly to 73 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.

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

Sunshine over the year

Winston-Salem offers a pleasant mix of sunny and slightly overcast days. The difference in sunshine hours between June (9.1 hours daily) and December (5.5 hours daily) provides a bit of variety for visitors and residents.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Greensboro, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Greensboro, the United States of America (40 KM, 25 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Winston-Salem in the United States of America

During the months of April, May and October you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Winston-Salem?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Winston-Salem?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 9°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Winston-Salem?
    August tops the wettest month list with 117 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Winston-Salem?
    February is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Winston-Salem?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 272 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Winston-Salem (NC)

    Sat   Nov 23
    13°C | 4°C
    NW 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sun   Nov 24
    17°C | 2°C
    SW 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Mon   Nov 25
    18°C | 4°C
    SW 11 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain