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The best time to visit Winston-Salem

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

Short answer

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

Winston-Salem is warmest in July (highs near 90°F) and coldest in January (lows around 34°F), with roughly 41 inches of precipitation across the year and January 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 Winston-Salem forecast — and note how much the models agree, because that tells you how much to trust it.

Winston-Salem weather by month

what to expect in Winston-Salem through the year

Here is Winston-Salem'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 Winston-Salem by season.

Jan
51°
34°
Cool
Wettest
Feb
57°
38°
Cool
Mar
62°
41°
Mild
Apr
72°
49°
Warm
May
78°
57°
Warm
Jun
86°
63°
Hot
Jul
90°
70°
Hot
Aug
86°
67°
Hot
Sep
80°
62°
Warm
Oct
72°
50°
Warm
Nov
62°
42°
Mild
Dec
52°
34°
Cool

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Winston-Salem?
The most comfortable time to visit Winston-Salem is usually March, April, May and October, when daytime highs sit in the pleasant 60-78°F range and the heaviest January rain is behind you.
What is the warmest month in Winston-Salem?
July is the warmest month in Winston-Salem, averaging highs near 90°F.
What is the coldest month in Winston-Salem?
January is the coldest month in Winston-Salem, with lows around 34°F.
When is the rainy season in Winston-Salem?
The wettest month in Winston-Salem is usually January, out of roughly 41 inches of precipitation across the year.

Winston-Salem month by month