When is the best time to go to Chapel Hill
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chapel Hill, United States. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chapel Hill are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 94mm | 5.9hrs | 11hrs |
The weather in January in Chapel Hill is characteristically cool and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chapel Hill for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Chapel Hill and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 98mm | 6.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Chapel Hill is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chapel Hill for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Chapel Hill and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 11°C (52°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 106mm | 7.9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Chapel Hill is characteristically cool and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chapel Hill for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Chapel Hill and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 106mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 81mm | 8.9hrs | 14hrs |
Chapel Hill's weather in April is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chapel Hill, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Chapel Hill and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 113mm | 9hrs | 15hrs |
May is a damp month in Chapel Hill and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Chapel Hill, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Chapel Hill and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 113mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 110mm | 9.6hrs | 11hrs |
June is a damp, humid month in Chapel Hill and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Chapel Hill, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Chapel Hill and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 110mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 104mm | 9.1hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Chapel Hill is generally damp with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chapel Hill for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Chapel Hill and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 112mm | 8.4hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Chapel Hill is characteristically hot, humid and damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chapel Hill for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Chapel Hill and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 112mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 81mm | 7.9hrs | 14hrs |
Chapel Hill's weather in September is typically warm, humid and a little damp in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chapel Hill, with some very good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Chapel Hill and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 87mm | 7.6hrs | 15hrs |
October is a a little damp month in Chapel Hill and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chapel Hill, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Chapel Hill and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 88mm | 6.4hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Chapel Hill during November can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chapel Hill.
November is in the fall / autumn in Chapel Hill and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Chapel Hill weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 87mm | 5.7hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Chapel Hill is generally a little damp with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chapel Hill for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Chapel Hill and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chapel Hill with around 87mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Chapel Hill weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 31.1°C 88°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | April | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 9°C 48.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 113mm 4.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 27°C 80.6°F |
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