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North Carolina Weather in October

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

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Planning a getaway to North Carolina, the United States of America this October 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 October

North Carolina, the United States of America is a region in the United States of America. North Carolina, the United States of America offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In October, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Beech Mountain at 15°C (59°F) and warm in Carolina Beach at 24°C (75°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Carolina Beach and 5°C (41°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 October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Lumberton with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Buxton with 171 mm (6.7 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Charlotte, marking it as the year's driest month.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Charlotte sees close to 231 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)
Best Time to Visit North Carolina →

Best Places to Visit in North Carolina in October

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

Temperature range in North Carolina (October)

Precipitation variation in North Carolina (October)

Charlotte

In October 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.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
231 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Charlotte →

Kill Devil Hills

In October Kill Devil Hills generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kill Devil Hills →

Nags Head

In October Nags Head generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Nags Head →

Elizabeth City

In October Elizabeth City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
207 hours
177 hours
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Elizabeth City →

Morehead City

In October Morehead City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
248 mm (9.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Morehead City →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlotte 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Kill Devil Hills 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Nags Head 22°C (72°F) 16°C (61°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Elizabeth City 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)
Morehead City 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Washington 23°C (73°F) 12°C (54°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)

North Carolina weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

North Carolina, the United States of America typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Charlotte average around 23°C (73°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in North Carolina, the United States of America during October range from a nighttime low near 10°C (50°F) to a daytime high around 23°C (73°F) in Charlotte.

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

Not particularly. Charlotte averages just 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for North Carolina, the United States of America.

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

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit North Carolina, the United States of America with overall perfect weather in Charlotte. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit North Carolina, the United States of America is in April, May and October with generally 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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