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The best time to visit Cary

Month-by-month climate averages for Cary, NC, so you can pick your dates on data rather than guesswork.

Short answer

The most comfortable time to visit Cary is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.

Cary is warmest in July (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 38°F), with roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year and September the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, May and October.

These are long-run averages. For the actual days you are travelling, check the live Cary forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Cary weather by month

what to expect in Cary through the year

Here is Cary's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °F, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cary by season.

Jan
54°
38°
Cool
Feb
59°
41°
Mild
Mar
64°
44°
Mild
Apr
73°
52°
Warm
May
78°
59°
Warm
Jun
86°
66°
Hot
Jul
90°
72°
Hot
Aug
88°
69°
Hot
Sep
81°
64°
Warm
Wettest
Oct
72°
53°
Warm
Nov
63°
45°
Mild
Dec
55°
38°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Cary?
The most comfortable time to visit Cary is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Cary?
July is the warmest month in Cary, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Cary?
January is the coldest month in Cary, with lows around 38°F.
When is the rainy season in Cary?
The wettest month in Cary is usually September, out of roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year.

Cary month by month