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The best time to visit Charlotte

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

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Short answer

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

Charlotte is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 32°F), with roughly 45 inches of precipitation across the year and July the wettest month. The sweet spot for most visitors is March, April, October and November.

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

Charlotte weather by month

what to expect in Charlotte through the year, 1991-2020 averages

Here is Charlotte'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 Charlotte by season.

Jan
50°
32°
Cool
Feb
53°
34°
Cool
Mar
61°
40°
Mild
Apr
71°
49°
Mild
May
79°
59°
Warm
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
89°
70°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
88°
68°
Hot
Sep
80°
62°
Warm
Oct
72°
51°
Warm
Nov
60°
41°
Mild
Dec
52°
35°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
The most comfortable time to visit Charlotte is usually March, April, October and November, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest July rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Charlotte?
July is the warmest month in Charlotte, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Charlotte?
January is the coldest month in Charlotte, with lows around 32°F.
When is the rainy season in Charlotte?
The wettest month in Charlotte is usually July, out of roughly 45 inches of precipitation across the year.

Charlotte month by month