City in North Carolina, United States
Charlotte weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Charlotte
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are warm and dry. Jul–Aug is hot and humid with thunderstorms; winters are mild, with occasional ice.
Charlotte weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan9°80 mm
- Feb12°81 mm
- Mar16°95 mm
- Apr22°89 mm
- May26°102 mm
- Jun31°107 mm
- Jul33°112 mm
- Aug32°109 mm
- Sep28°98 mm
- Oct22°80 mm
- Nov16°86 mm
- Dec11°107 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C49°F | -2°C29°F | 80 mm | 80% | Cold |
| February | 12°C53°F | 0°C32°F | 81 mm | 80% | Cool |
| March | 16°C61°F | 4°C39°F | 95 mm | 78% | Cool |
| April | 22°C71°F | 9°C48°F | 89 mm | 75% | Pleasant |
| May | 26°C80°F | 14°C57°F | 102 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
| June | 31°C87°F | 19°C65°F | 107 mm | 70% | Pleasant |
| July | 33°C91°F | 20°C69°F | 112 mm | 69% | Pleasant |
| August | 32°C89°F | 20°C67°F | 109 mm | 71% | Pleasant |
| September | 28°C83°F | 16°C61°F | 98 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| October | 22°C72°F | 10°C49°F | 80 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
| November | 16°C61°F | 3°C38°F | 86 mm | 75% | Cool |
| December | 11°C52°F | 0°C33°F | 107 mm | 80% | Cool |
Best months across United States
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (26°C) |
| Las Vegas | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (42°C) |
| Los Angeles | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Orlando | Feb–Apr, Nov | May (31°C) |
| Miami | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| San Francisco | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (24°C) |
| Honolulu | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (28°C) |
| Washington, D.C. | Mar–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (31°C) |
| Chicago | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Boston | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (28°C) |
| New Orleans | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | Jul (30°C) |
| San Diego | Apr–May, Sep–Nov | Aug (32°C) |
| Seattle | Jun–Sep | Aug (24°C) |
| Maui | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Sep (22°C) |
| Nashville | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Aug (32°C) |
| Austin | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Miami Beach | Nov–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Key West | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Denver | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
| Philadelphia | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (30°C) |
| Portland | Jun–Sep | Aug (29°C) |
| Atlanta | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| San Antonio | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Aug (36°C) |
| Charleston | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (32°C) |
| Savannah | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | Jul (33°C) |
| Fort Lauderdale | Dec–Apr | Aug (30°C) |
| Kauai | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Sep (27°C) |
| Big Island | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (26°C) |
| Sedona | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jul (35°C) |
| Charlotte | Apr–May, Sep–Oct | Jul (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Charlotte?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are warm and dry. Jul–Aug is hot and humid with thunderstorms; winters are mild, with occasional ice.
When is the rainy season in Charlotte?
Rain peaks in July with about 112 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Charlotte?
July, with average highs of 33°C (91°F).
How cold does Charlotte get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -2°C (29°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- CATS fares and passes
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport
- Visit Charlotte
- Charlotte Water
- Industrious Charlotte
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.