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North Carolina Weather in September

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

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Are you planning a trip a to North Carolina, the United States of America in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in North Carolina in September

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Beech Mountain at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Laurinburg at 29°C (84°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Laurinburg and 11°C (52°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 September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Salisbury with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Morehead City with 248 mm (9.8 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Charlotte sees close to 240 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 September

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

Temperature range in North Carolina (September)

Precipitation variation in North Carolina (September)

Charlotte

In September Charlotte generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
240 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Charlotte →

Kill Devil Hills

In September Kill Devil Hills generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kill Devil Hills →

Nags Head

In September Nags Head generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Nags Head →

Elizabeth City

In September Elizabeth City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
262 hours
233 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
145 mm (5.7 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
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Morehead City

In September Morehead City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
187 mm (7.4 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Charlotte 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Kill Devil Hills 26°C (79°F) 22°C (72°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Nags Head 27°C (81°F) 21°C (70°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Elizabeth City 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Morehead City 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)
Washington 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)

North Carolina weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

North Carolina, the United States of America typically experiences pleasant weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Charlotte average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

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

Charlotte averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 17°C (63°F).

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

North Carolina, the United States of America sees substantial rainfall in September. Charlotte typically averages about 116 mm (4.6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, September is a good time to visit North Carolina, the United States of America with overall pleasant 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 perfect weather in Charlotte. On the other hand, the months of January, February, June, July, August and December tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.

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