Winter
Dec → Feb11 to 14°
nights 0 to 2°
- 8 rainy days · 87 mm
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
- Jan11°not recommended
- Feb14°not recommended
- Mar18°fair
- Apr23°recommended
- May27°recommended
- Jun31°fair
- Jul32°not recommended
- Aug31°fair
- Sep28°recommended
- Oct23°recommended
- Nov17°fair
- Dec13°not recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Charlotte, month by month
The table of averages, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11° | 0° | 89 mm | 8 d | |
| February | 14° | 2° | 80 mm | 8 d | |
| March | 18° | 5° | 100 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 23° | 10° | 98 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| May | 27° | 14° | 85 mm | 7 d | ✓ |
| June | 31° | 19° | 101 mm | 8 d | |
| July | 32° | 21° | 95 mm | 8 d | |
| August | 31° | 20° | 111 mm | 8 d | |
| September | 28° | 17° | 94 mm | 6 d | ✓ |
| October | 23° | 10° | 80 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| November | 17° | 4° | 84 mm | 6 d | |
| December | 13° | 1° | 91 mm | 8 d |
The four seasons in Charlotte, in figures
What the 2015-2024 averages (Charlotte Douglas Airport) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May18 to 27°
nights 5 to 14°
- 7 rainy days · 94 mm
Summer
Jun → Aug31 to 32°
nights 19 to 21°
- 8 rainy days · 102 mm
Autumn
Sep → Nov17 to 28°
nights 4 to 17°
- 6 rainy days · 86 mm
Book early for April to May and September to October
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Charlotte, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In June there are 14h31 of daylight, in December 9h48, a difference of 4h44.
10h02Jan
10h52Feb
11h52Mar
13h02Apr
14hMay
14h31Jun
14h18Jul
13h28Aug
12h21Sep
11h13Oct
10h15Nov
9h48Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Charlotte Douglas Airport" (35.22°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Charlotte, month by month
What to see and do
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & walks | ||||||||||||
| Long days |
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December
- Long days: May, June, July
Grid derived from the climate averages (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Not recommended11°0° at night
- 89 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
February
Not recommended14°2° at night
- 80 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
March
Fair18°5° at night
- 100 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
April
Recommended23°10° at night
- 98 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
May
Recommended27°14° at night
- 85 mm · 7 d
Busy, without the crush
June
Fair31°19° at night
- 101 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended32°21° at night
- 95 mm · 8 d
Low season, lower prices
August
Fair31°20° at night
- 111 mm · 8 d
Busy, without the crush
September
Recommended28°17° at night
- 94 mm · 6 d
Busy, without the crush
October
Recommended23°10° at night
- 80 mm · 5 d
Busy, without the crush
November
Fair17°4° at night
- 84 mm · 6 d
Low season, lower prices
December
Not recommended13°1° at night
- 91 mm · 8 d
Quiet, then the holidays
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 11 °C at best, 0 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (89 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 2 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (80 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
March. Mild, 18 °C in the afternoon and 5 °C early in the morning. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (100 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 98 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
May. 27 °C in the afternoon and 14 °C at night. Rain stays light: 85 mm over 7 days. Busy season, without the crush.
June. 31 °C in the afternoon and 19 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (101 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 21 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (95 mm). Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. 31 °C in the afternoon and 20 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (111 mm). Busy season, without the crush.
September. 28 °C in the afternoon and 17 °C at night. Rain stays light: 94 mm over 6 days. Busy season, without the crush.
October. Mild, 23 °C in the afternoon and 10 °C early in the morning. Rain stays light: 80 mm over 5 days. Busy season, without the crush.
November. Cool: 17 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Rain stays light: 84 mm over 6 days. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
December. Cool: 13 °C at best, 1 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (91 mm). Quiet at the start of the month, then busier as the holidays approach.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
April to May and September to October: over these months, average highs range from 23 to 28 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 averages, Charlotte Douglas Airport).
Which month should you avoid in Charlotte?
July: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 95 mm over 8 days of rain on average over 2015-2024 at the reference point (Charlotte Douglas Airport).
What is the hottest month in Charlotte?
July, with 32 °C on average in the afternoon and 21 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Charlotte Douglas Airport).
What is the coldest month in Charlotte?
January, with 11 °C at best during the day and 0 °C at night. 2015-2024 averages (Charlotte Douglas Airport).
What is the driest month in Charlotte?
February: 80 mm over 8 days of rain, against 111 mm in August, the wettest month.
Does it get cold at night in Charlotte?
The gap between day and night reaches 13 °C in March: 18 °C in the afternoon, 5 °C at dawn. Pack an extra layer, even in high season.
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