In general the best time to visit Charlotte is probably July, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during July.
In January, February, December the weather is average. Expect around 28 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 76 mm in December.
Climate in Charlotte
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Charlotte for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+25°C
+28°C
+32°C
+34°C
+35°C
+40°C
+39°C
+40°C
+37°C
+36°C
+28°C
+26°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+11°C
+13°C
+18°C
+22°C
+26°C
+30°C
+32°C
+31°C
+28°C
+22°C
+17°C
+12°C
Minimum Temperature
-20°C
-13°C
-15°C
-3°C
+1°C
+10°C
+12°C
+13°C
+6°C
-2°C
-9°C
-16°C
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
69
67
64
62
66
68
71
74
74
73
70
72
Rain, mm
72
67
91
85
77
91
98
98
91
77
80
76
Snow, mm
14
15
7
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
7
Average wind speed, m/s
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
7
6
7
7
5
3
2
3
7
11
10
8
Cloud Days
11
11
10
10
10
8
7
7
9
10
10
12
Rainy Days
9
9
13
13
15
16
20
18
14
10
10
10
Snowy Days
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Charlotte during the whole year:
The hottest month in Charlotte is July with average maximum temperature going up to +32°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Charlotte looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Charlotte is September with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 62%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Charlotte during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 11 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 77 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 18 rainy days and 98 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Charlotte during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is February with approximately 2 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Charlotte:
What is the hottest month in Charlotte?
The hottest month in Charlotte is July with average maximum temperature of +32°C.
What is the coldest month in Charlotte?
The coldest month in Charlotte is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.
Is Charlotte worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Charlotte could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Charlotte?
if you're looking to visit Charlotte when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, July, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 67 mm of rain.
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.