When is the best time to go to Charlotte

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Charlotte, 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.

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Charlotte weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Charlotte 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

Charlotte January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 44mm 4.1hrs 10.5hrs

January in Charlotte is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlotte for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Charlotte and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Charlotte with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Charlotte February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
0°C 38mm 5.3hrs 11.6hrs

February in Charlotte is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlotte for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Charlotte and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (32°F), whilst at night -10°C (15°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Charlotte with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Charlotte March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
6°C 60mm 6.4hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Charlotte is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlotte for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Charlotte and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Charlotte with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Charlotte April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 80mm 7.8hrs 14.3hrs

Charlotte's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlotte for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Charlotte and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Charlotte with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in April »

May

Charlotte May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 77mm 9.5hrs 15.6hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Charlotte and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Charlotte, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Charlotte and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Charlotte with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in May »

June

Charlotte June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 91mm 10.6hrs 10.5hrs

June in Charlotte is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charlotte, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Charlotte and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Charlotte with around 91mm 3.6 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 10.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in June »

July

Charlotte July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 82mm 10.9hrs 11.6hrs

July in Charlotte is generally a little damp with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charlotte, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Charlotte and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (83°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Charlotte with around 82mm 3.2 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 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in July »

August

Charlotte August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 83mm 9.6hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Charlotte is characteristically warm, humid and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Charlotte, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Charlotte and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Charlotte with around 83mm 3.3 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 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in August »

September

Charlotte September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 85mm 7.9hrs 14.3hrs

Charlotte's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Charlotte, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Charlotte and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Charlotte with around 85mm 3.3 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in September »

October

Charlotte October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 63mm 5.8hrs 15.6hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Charlotte and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Charlotte.

October is in the fall / autumn in Charlotte and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Charlotte with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in October »

November

Charlotte November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
8°C 68mm 3.4hrs 10.5hrs

Charlotte's weather in November is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlotte for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Charlotte and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (47°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Charlotte with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Charlotte weather in November »

December

Charlotte December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
1°C 58mm 2.9hrs 11.6hrs

December in Charlotte is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Charlotte for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Charlotte and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -7°C (20°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Charlotte with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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Charlotte weather stats

Charlotte weather statistics
Hottest month: July 28.2°C 82.8°F
Driest month: February 38mm 1.5ins
Sunniest month: July 10.9hrs
Coldest month: January -1.7°C 28.9°F
Wettest month: June 91mm 3.6ins
Warmest sea: August 22°C 71.6°F
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