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North Carolina Weather & Climate: the United States of America

Climate by month across North Carolina, the United States of America, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of North Carolina

North Carolina is one of several regions in the United States of America, with temperatures that range from 11°C (52°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) during the peak of July. We've based our full climate overview on data from Charlotte, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In North Carolina, the months of April, May and October bring pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging between 23°C (73°F) and 27°C (81°F).

June, July and August are generally the hottest months of the year.

Precipitation in North Carolina varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in August with 125 mm (4.9 in) of rain, while October stays relatively dry with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for May, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Explore North Carolina by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in North Carolina — and find the best time to visit. (based on Charlotte)

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Charlotte Kill Devil Hills Nags Head Elizabeth City Morehead City Washington
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Climate map of North Carolina

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Charlotte 11°C (52°F) 32°C (90°F) -1°C (30°F) 21°C (70°F) 1149 mm (45 in) 2,829 hours
Kill Devil Hills 10°C (50°F) 30°C (86°F) 3°C (37°F) 24°C (75°F) 1220 mm (48 in)
Nags Head 11°C (52°F) 30°C (86°F) 3°C (37°F) 24°C (75°F) 1285 mm (51 in)
Elizabeth City 11°C (52°F) 31°C (88°F) 0°C (32°F) 22°C (72°F) 1258 mm (50 in) 2,707 hours
Morehead City 13°C (55°F) 30°C (86°F) 2°C (36°F) 23°C (73°F) 1516 mm (60 in)
Washington 12°C (54°F) 32°C (90°F) 1°C (34°F) 22°C (72°F) 1364 mm (54 in)

Places in North Carolina, the United States of America

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