Do you need to know, when is the best time to go to North Carolina? Then you should take a look here, what weather you can expect there during the year.
North Carolina is part of USA - United States of America. The climate of USA is very varied, as United States of America is a large country. The climate is mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, and arctic in Alaska. This is not all. The climate is semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest. You can expect low winter temperatures in the northwest, but they are sometimes moderated in January and February by warm winds. Winters in the south are warmer. Don? forget, that temperatures are usually significantly lower in mountains.
When speaking about the usual weather in this area, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Aberdeen, Andrews, Apex, Asheboro, Asheville, Atlantic Beach, Bald Head Island, Beaufort, Belmont, Benson, Bessemer City, Black Mountain, Blowing Rock, Boone, Brevard, Burlington, Calabash, Cape Carteret, Carolina Beach, Carova, Cary, Cashiers, Chapel Hill, Charlotte, Charlotte Metro, Cherokee, Colington, Concord, Cornelius, Corolla, Crystal Coast, Davidson, Duck, Durham, Elizabeth City, Emerald Isle, Fayetteville, Fuquay Varina, Gastonia, Goldsboro, Greensboro, Greenville, Hanging Rock State Park, Harkers Island, Harrisburg, Hatteras, Havelock, Henderson, Hendersonville, Hickory, High Point, Highlands, Hillsborough, Holden Beach, Huntersville, Jacksonville, Jefferson, Kannapolis, Kill Devil Hills, King, Kitty Hawk, Kure Beach, Laurinburg, Lexington, Lumberton, Maggie Valley, Manteo, Mars Hill, Marshall, Matthews, Midland, Monroe, Mooresville, Morehead City, Mount Airy, Mount Pleasant, Murphy, Nags Head, New Bern, Newport, North Carolina Coastal Plain, North Carolina Mountains, Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach, Ocracoke, Outer Banks, Pembroke, Pfafftown, Piedmont, Piedmont Triad, Pilot Mountain, Pinehurst, Pineville, Pinnacle, Princeton, Raleigh, Reidsville, Research Triangle, Roanoke Rapids, Robbinsville, Rockingham, Rocky Mount, Salisbury, Sanford, Scotland Neck, Seagrove, Shelby, Smithfield Selma, Southern Pines, Southern Shores, Southport, Statesville, Sunset Beach, Swansboro, Tarboro, Thomasville, Topsail Beach, Union Grove, Wadesboro, Washington, Waynesville, Weaverville, West Jefferson, Wilmington, Wilson, Windsor, Winston Salem.
Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around Greensboro and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 19.7 ℃ (67.46 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -2.8 ℃ (26.96 ℉). The most rainy month here is March, the average number of rainy days is 9.1. The least rainy month here is September, the average number of rainy days is 5.4. 
When travelling around North Carolina, always consider the altitude of the the place as well. We should remind you, that the highest point in USA - United States of America is Denali (Mount McKinley) (6190 m) and the lowest point is Death Valley (-86 m). So there are huge differences in altitudes in this country and the weather is very different in them therefore. Keep in mind, that the temperature usually decreases by 1.2 - 1.9 ℃ (2.2 - 3.5 ℉) per 200 m (656 ft), depending on the other conditions. (And we should add, that in the very special condition named thermal inversion even the temperature may be higher in higher altitudes.)
Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in January is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in January is 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2.8 ℃ (26.96 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 8.2. The average rainfall is 79.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:44 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:58 and at the end of the month 10:21.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in February is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in February is 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -1.3 ℃ (29.66 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.5 ℃ (56.3 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 8.3. The average rainfall is 83.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:21 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:51 and at the end of the month 11:24.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in March is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in March is 16.3 ℃ (61.34 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.2 ℃ (37.76 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.5 ℃ (56.3 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.55 ℃ (65.39 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 9.1. The average rainfall is 93.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:24 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:58 and at the end of the month 12:33.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in April is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in April is 20.8 ℃ (69.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.7 ℃ (45.86 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.55 ℃ (65.39 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 7.5. The average rainfall is 71.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:33 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:06 and at the end of the month 13:37.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in May is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in May is 25.1 ℃ (77.18 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.9 ℃ (55.22 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.95 ℃ (73.31 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27 ℃ (80.6 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 8.8. The average rainfall is 103.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:37 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:04 and at the end of the month 14:24.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.
Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in June is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in June is 28.9 ℃ (84.02 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 17.2 ℃ (62.96 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 27 ℃ (80.6 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.85 ℃ (85.73 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 7.8. The average rainfall is 97.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:24 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:35 and at the end of the month 14:35.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in July is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in July is 30.8 ℃ (87.44 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 19.7 ℃ (67.46 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 29.85 ℃ (85.73 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.65 ℃ (87.17 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 9.1. The average rainfall is 113.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:35 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:23 and at the end of the month 14:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in August is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in August is 30.5 ℃ (86.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 18.9 ℃ (66.02 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 30.65 ℃ (87.17 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.6 ℃ (83.48 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 7.7. The average rainfall is 100.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 13:36 and at the end of the month 13:05.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in September is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in September is 26.7 ℃ (80.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 15.6 ℃ (60.08 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 28.6 ℃ (83.48 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 5.4. The average rainfall is 88.3 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 13:05 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:32 and at the end of the month 11:58.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in October is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in October is 20.9 ℃ (69.62 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.6 ℃ (47.48 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.8 ℃ (74.84 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 5.9. The average rainfall is 91 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:58 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:24 and at the end of the month 10:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in November is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in November is 16.1 ℃ (60.98 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 18.5 ℃ (65.3 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 6.6. The average rainfall is 76.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:22 and at the end of the month 9:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.Typical (usual) weather in North Carolina in December is this: The average highest temperature in North Carolina in December is 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -0.6 ℃ (30.92 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.4 ℃ (56.12 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 9.65 ℃ (49.37 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 7.9. The average rainfall is 85.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:45 and at the end of the month 9:42.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it. It is important to say, that the weather may differ significantly in different altitudes, especially in mountains.| Asheville | temperature: - | highest temperature: 9.4 ℃ (48.92 ℉) | lowest temperature: -0.7 ℃ (30.74 ℉) | rainfall: 68.7mm | rainy days: 9.9 |
| Charlotte | temperature: - | highest temperature: 12 ℃ (53.6 ℉) | lowest temperature: 0.1 ℃ (32.18 ℉) | rainfall: 84.2mm | rainy days: 9.6 |
| Greensboro | temperature: 4.8 ℃ (40.64 ℉) | highest temperature: 10.7 ℃ (51.26 ℉) | lowest temperature: -0.6 ℃ (30.92 ℉) | rainfall: 85.9mm | rainy days: 7.9 |
| Raleigh & Durham | temperature: - | highest temperature: 12.2 ℃ (53.96 ℉) | lowest temperature: 0.9 ℃ (33.62 ℉) | rainfall: 79.6mm | rainy days: 9.2 |
| Winston Salem | temperature: - | highest temperature: 10.9 ℃ (51.62 ℉) | lowest temperature: 0.5 ℃ (32.9 ℉) | rainfall: 88.9mm | rainy days: - |