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North Carolina Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in North Carolina, the United States of America in April.

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Considering a trip to North Carolina, the United States of America this April and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in North Carolina in April

North Carolina, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. April in North Carolina generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Beech Mountain at 15°C (59°F) to warm in Laurinburg at 24°C (75°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Laurinburg and 4°C (39°F) in Beech Mountain.

To explore the conditions in North Carolina, the United States of America in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Shallotte with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Highlands with 147 mm (5.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Charlotte sees close to 270 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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)

January11°C (52°F) February12°C (54°F) March18°C (64°F) April23°C (73°F) May27°C (81°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Carolina in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across North Carolina.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in North Carolina

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in North Carolina, the United States of America?

Temperature range in North Carolina (April)

Precipitation variation in North Carolina (April)

Charlotte

In April Charlotte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
270 hours
293 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Charlotte →

Kill Devil Hills

In April Kill Devil Hills generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Nags Head

In April Nags Head generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Nags Head →

Elizabeth City

In April Elizabeth City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
255 hours
270 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Morehead City

In April Morehead City generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in North Carolina in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlotte 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Kill Devil Hills 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Nags Head 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Elizabeth City 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Morehead City 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Washington 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

North Carolina weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in North Carolina, the United States of America in April?

In April, North Carolina, the United States of America generally has perfect weather conditions. Charlotte sees daytime temperatures near 23°C (73°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in North Carolina, the United States of America in April?

In Charlotte, the average daytime high in April is 23°C (73°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does North Carolina, the United States of America get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in North Carolina, the United States of America. Charlotte averages only about 86 mm (3.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit North Carolina, the United States of America?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to North Carolina, the United States of America. Typically, the climate in Charlotte is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, April, May and October provide perfect weather in Charlotte. The weather in January, February, June, July, August and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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