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North Carolina Weather in July

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

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Planning a getaway to North Carolina, the United States of America this July and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in North Carolina in July

North Carolina, the United States of America 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.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Beech Mountain at 24°C (75°F) to very warm in Laurinburg at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Laurinburg and 15°C (59°F) in Beech Mountain. In North Carolina, the United States of America, 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Carolina, the United States of America, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gastonia with an average of 92 mm (3.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Blowing Rock with 176 mm (6.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Charlotte enjoys about 291 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 July

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 July for some of the most popular destinations in North Carolina, the United States of America?

Temperature range in North Carolina (July)

Precipitation variation in North Carolina (July)

Charlotte

In July Charlotte generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
290 hours
291 hours
273 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
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Kill Devil Hills

In July Kill Devil Hills generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
128 mm (5 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
very good
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Nags Head

In July Nags Head generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
very good
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Elizabeth City

In July Elizabeth City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
277 hours
262 hours
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
good
good
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Morehead City

In July Morehead City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North Carolina, in the United States of America.

In our records: the United States of America July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in the United States of America in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest July day in the United States of America reached 51°C (124°F) in Palm Desert on July 28, 1995.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlotte 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Kill Devil Hills 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Nags Head 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Elizabeth City 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Morehead City 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Washington 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 127 mm (5 in)

North Carolina weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Expect mixed weather across North Carolina, the United States of America in July. The popular destination of Charlotte averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Charlotte, the average daytime high in July is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 21°C (70°F).

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

Charlotte typically receives notable rainfall in July, about 104 mm (4.1 in) on average across North Carolina, the United States of America.

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

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit North Carolina, the United States of America due to the typically good weather in Charlotte.

On average, the best time to visit North Carolina, the United States of America is in April, May and October with generally excellent weather in Charlotte. On the other hand, the months of January, February, June, July, August and December tend to have mixed weather conditions.

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