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North Carolina weather in July

Thinking about venturing to North Carolina this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in North Carolina in July?

North Carolina is a region in the United States of America. In July, North Carolina experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. During July, summer is in full swing.

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Beech Mountain at 24°C to very warm in Laurinburg at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Laurinburg and 15°C in Beech Mountain. In North Carolina, July typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gastonia with an average of 92 mm to heavy rainfall in Blowing Rock with 176 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 291 hours of sunshine in Charlotte. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For a closer look at July's conditions in North Carolina, see the map below. For a more detailed look at North Carolina's yearly weather, check out our North Carolina climate page.

Where to go in North Carolina in July

Find the average weather conditions in July for the most popular destinations in North Carolina on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

Popular destinations in North Carolina

What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in North Carolina?

Average weather in Charlotte

In July Charlotte generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Charlotte
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   June June
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31°C 
19°C 
290 hours 
109 mm 
12 days 
32°C 
21°C 
291 hours 
104 mm 
13 days 
August   >> August
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32°C 
21°C 
273 hours 
126 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Charlotte

Average weather in Manteo

In July Manteo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Manteo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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29°C 
21°C 
271 hours 
96 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
23°C 
285 hours 
156 mm 
13 days 
August   >> August
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29°C 
23°C 
269 hours 
142 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Manteo

Average weather in Kill Devil Hills

In July Kill Devil Hills generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kill Devil Hills
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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28°C 
22°C 
84 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
24°C 
128 mm 
13 days 
August   >> August
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29°C 
24°C 
119 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Kill Devil Hills

Average weather in Nags Head

In July Nags Head generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Nags Head
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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28°C 
22°C 
90 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
24°C 
143 mm 
14 days 
August   >> August
>>  
29°C 
24°C 
135 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Nags Head

Average weather in Elizabeth City

In July Elizabeth City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Elizabeth City
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   June June
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30°C 
20°C 
282 hours 
106 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
22°C 
277 hours 
134 mm 
12 days 
August   >> August
>>  
31°C 
21°C 
262 hours 
145 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Elizabeth City

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Carolina, in the United States of America.

Is July the best time to visit North Carolina?

In our opinion, July is a good time to visit North Carolina with overall tolerable weather in Charlotte.

On average, the best time to visit North Carolina is in April, May and October with generally perfect weather in Charlotte. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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