Weather in Charlotte
What's the weather like in Charlotte?
Charlotte has a wide swing between hot summers and cold winters and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 10°C (50°F) in January to 32°C (90°F) in July, with overnight lows around 1°C (34°F) and 22°C (72°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Charlotte are April through May, and September through October.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Region
- North America
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 35.227, -80.843
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 50°F | 1°C / 34°F | 101 mm | 11 | — |
| February | 14°C / 56°F | 4°C / 38°F | 96 mm | 11 | — |
| March | 17°C / 63°F | 6°C / 43°F | 92 mm | 12 | — |
| April | 22°C / 72°F | 10°C / 51°F | 102 mm | 9 | — |
| May | 27°C / 80°F | 16°C / 60°F | 87 mm | 11 | — |
| June | 31°C / 87°F | 20°C / 67°F | 77 mm | 12 | — |
| July | 32°C / 90°F | 22°C / 72°F | 79 mm | 13 | — |
| August | 31°C / 87°F | 21°C / 70°F | 104 mm | 14 | — |
| September | 28°C / 82°F | 18°C / 65°F | 107 mm | 11 | — |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 91 mm | 8 | — |
| November | 16°C / 61°F | 6°C / 43°F | 89 mm | 7 | — |
| December | 13°C / 55°F | 4°C / 39°F | 122 mm | 10 | — |
Charlotte by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
Seasonal patterns to know
Atlantic hurricane season runs June–November (peak August–October). Tropical storms and hurricanes are possible — peak risk is August–October.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
The most comfortable months in Charlotte are usually April, October, November, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Charlotte?
July is typically the hottest month in Charlotte, averaging a high of 32°C (90°F).
What is the coldest month in Charlotte?
January is usually the coldest, with average lows around 1°C (34°F).
Does it snow in Charlotte?
Snow is rare in Charlotte; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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