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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.

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 September rain is behind you.

Charlotte is warmest in July (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 36°F), with roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year and September 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

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
54°
36°
Cool
Feb
59°
40°
Mild
Mar
64°
43°
Mild
Apr
73°
51°
Warm
May
79°
59°
Warm
Jun
86°
65°
Hot
Jul
90°
71°
Hot
Aug
88°
68°
Hot
Sep
81°
63°
Warm
Wettest
Oct
73°
52°
Warm
Nov
63°
44°
Mild
Dec
54°
37°
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 September rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Charlotte?
July is the warmest month in Charlotte, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Charlotte?
January is the coldest month in Charlotte, with lows around 36°F.
When is the rainy season in Charlotte?
The wettest month in Charlotte is usually September, out of roughly 46 inches of precipitation across the year.

Charlotte month by month