North Carolina weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for North Carolina, United States. Like most weather services, we show North Carolina at one spot: Charlotte, its largest city. At 11:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 13°C (55°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 1%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–Jun, Sep–OctOff season Dec–Feb
About Charlotte weather
Is it raining in Charlotte right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 13° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Charlotte this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–24° and lows of 9–17°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Charlotte lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Charlotte?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
North Carolina weather by month
When is the best time to visit North Carolina?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit North Carolina is Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (50°F) in January to 33°C (92°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in North Carolina?
July is the wettest month, with about 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. October is the driest, with about 80 mm (3.1 in).
What is the hottest month in North Carolina?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 21°C (70°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of -1°C (30°F).
Does North Carolina have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 112 mm (4.4 in).
North Carolina weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Charlotte), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in North Carolina
Weather can differ a lot within North Carolina: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 10–33°C | 1,146 mm |
| Raleigh | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 9–33°C | 1,187 mm |
| West Raleigh | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 9–33°C | 1,187 mm |
| Greensboro | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 8–32°C | 1,147 mm |
| Durham | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 9–33°C | 1,187 mm |
| Winston-Salem | Apr–Jun, Aug–Oct | None | 8–32°C | 1,147 mm |
| Fayetteville | Apr–May, Oct | None | 10–33°C | 1,236 mm |
| Cary | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 9–33°C | 1,187 mm |
| Wilmington | Apr–May, Oct | Jul–Sep | 13–30°C | 1,375 mm |
| High Point | Apr–Oct | None | 8–32°C | 1,147 mm |
| Asheville | Apr–Oct | None | 6–29°C | 1,347 mm |
| Greenville | Apr–Jun, Oct | Aug | 10–32°C | 1,289 mm |
Cities and towns in North Carolina
- Charlotte
- Raleigh
- West Raleigh
- Greensboro
- Durham
- Winston-Salem
- Fayetteville
- Cary
- Wilmington
- High Point
- Asheville
- Greenville
- Concord
- Gastonia
- Jacksonville
- Chapel Hill
- Rocky Mount
- Huntersville
- Burlington
- Wilson
- Kannapolis
- Apex
- Hickory
- Wake Forest
- Indian Trail
- Mooresville
- Goldsboro
- Monroe
- Salisbury
- Holly Springs
- Matthews
- New Bern
- Fort Bragg
- Sanford
- Cornelius
- Garner
- Thomasville
- Statesville
- Asheboro
- Mint Hill
- Fuquay-Varina
- Morrisville
- Kernersville
- Lumberton
- Kinston
- Carrboro
- Havelock
- Shelby
- Clemmons
- Lexington
- Clayton
- Boone
- Elizabeth City
- Leland
- Lenoir
- Morganton
- Hope Mills
- Albemarle
- Pinehurst
- Laurinburg
- Eden
- Roanoke Rapids
- Henderson
- Stallings