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The best time to visit Fayetteville

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

Short answer

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

Fayetteville is warmest in July (highs near 89°F) and coldest in January (lows around 34°F), with roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year and July 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 Fayetteville forecast - and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Fayetteville weather by month

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

Here is Fayetteville'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 Fayetteville by season.

Jan
52°
34°
Cool
Feb
55°
36°
Cool
Mar
63°
43°
Mild
Apr
71°
50°
Mild
May
78°
60°
Warm
Jun
85°
65°
Hot
Jul
89°
72°
Hot
Wettest
Aug
87°
70°
Hot
Sep
82°
65°
Warm
Oct
72°
53°
Warm
Nov
62°
43°
Mild
Dec
55°
37°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Fayetteville?
The most comfortable time to visit Fayetteville is usually March, April, May and October, 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 Fayetteville?
July is the warmest month in Fayetteville, averaging highs near 89°F.
What is the coldest month in Fayetteville?
January is the coldest month in Fayetteville, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in Fayetteville?
The wettest month in Fayetteville is usually July, out of roughly 47 inches of precipitation across the year.

Fayetteville month by month