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Charlotte in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Charlotte in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Charlotte in August 2025

Good Weather
Hot
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Charlotte in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +31°C and about 3 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 18 rainy days and 98 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+13°C
Min.
+40°C
Max.
98 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Charlotte has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Charlotte in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Charlotte for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +32°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +36°C during the day and a minimum of +18°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +28°C.

Is Charlotte warm or cold in August?

Charlotte is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +32°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +22°C to +21°C.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

August is one of the warmest months in Charlotte, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Charlotte in August

Charlotte weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+32°C+31°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+12°C+13°C+6°C
Max. temperature
+39°C+40°C+37°C
Rainfall
98 mm98 mm91 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
71%74%74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
237
Cloudy days
779
Rainy days
201814
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +32°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +31°C. The rainfall amount in August stays the same as in the previous month with a 98 mm of total precipitation. Humidity rises from 71% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 2 to 3.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Charlotte in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Charlotte is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Charlotte based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 199 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 30 mm, which is moderate rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Charlotte, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Charlotte wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Charlotte?

This is the weather in Charlotte in August 2023:
1 August
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+31°C
2 August
☁️
+30°C
3 August
🌫️
+27°C
4 August
🌧️
+29°C
5 August
☁️
+33°C
6 August
☀️
+34°C
7 August
☁️
+33°C
8 August
☁️
+31°C
9 August
☁️
+31°C
10 August
☁️
+30°C
11 August
☀️
+29°C
12 August
☁️
+34°C
13 August
☁️
+34°C
14 August
☁️
+35°C
15 August
☁️
+35°C
16 August
☁️
+32°C
17 August
☁️
+32°C
18 August
☀️
+32°C
19 August
☀️
+31°C
20 August
☀️
+33°C
21 August
☀️
+34°C
22 August
☁️
+34°C
23 August
☀️
+31°C
24 August
☁️
+35°C
25 August
☁️
+35°C
26 August
☁️
+36°C
27 August
🌧️
+33°C
28 August
🌧️
+29°C
29 August
🌧️
+31°C
30 August
🌧️
+25°C
31 August
🌧️
+28°C
In August 2023 Charlotte had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°C, with an absolute maximum of +36°C and a minimum of +25°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Charlotte climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Charlotte in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+20°C) and the highest in 2017 (+23°C). The driest year was 2004 with only 700 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1850 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Charlotte in August:

Is August a good time to visit Charlotte?

August is a really good time to go to Charlotte. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Charlotte.

Can you sunbathe in Charlotte in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Charlotte. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Charlotte rainy in August?

Charlotte is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Charlotte in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Charlotte in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Charlotte

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Charlotte, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.