Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Charlotte features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (44 °F) and 27 °C (81 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -12 °C (10 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (101 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1243 mm (48.9 inches) and receives 129 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Charlotte enjoys an average of 3111 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 48 minutes to 14 hours 28 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Charlotte are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 25 to 27 °C (77 - 81 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 9 °C (44 - 49 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Charlotte experiences 142 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 32 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 25°C (77°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
35°C (96°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
25°C (78°F) |
| Mean maximum | 22°C (71°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
35°C (95°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
31°C (89°F) |
26°C (78°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
| Average high | 11°C (53°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
33°C (91°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
| Daily mean | 6°C (44°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
| Average low | 2°C (36°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
16°C (62°F) |
20°C (69°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
13°C (57°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
| Mean minimum | -7°C (19°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
4°C (39°F) |
-3°C (26°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
| Minimum | -12°C (10°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States with other places around the world.
Charlotte usually has the most precipitation in February, September and December, with an average of 10 rainy days and 123 mm (4.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Charlotte are March, June and November. On average, 85 mm (3.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 92 (3.6) | 116 (4.6) | 83 (3.3) | 103 (4.0) | 113 (4.5) | 82 (3.2) | 114 (4.5) | 105 (4.1) | 133 (5.2) | 92 (3.6) | 90 (3.5) | 120 (4.7) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
The sunniest months in Charlotte are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 35 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Charlotte: January, February and December receive an average of 5 hours 53 minutes of sunshine daily.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 161 | 174 | 244 | 277 | 299 | 316 | 345 | 312 | 287 | 264 | 227 | 200 |
| Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 4m | 10h 54m | 11h 59m | 13h 5m | 14h 1m | 14h 28m | 14h 13m | 13h 24m | 12h 20m | 11h 14m | 10h 17m | 9h 48m |
Charlotte experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Charlotte UV Index data.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Charlotte. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Charlotte's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.