Best time to visit North Carolina

Q: When is the best time to visit North Carolina?

The best time to visit North Carolina (Raleigh) is April and May based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in North Carolina?

The hottest time of year in Raleigh, North Carolina is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in North Carolina?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Raleigh, North Carolina with 124mm on average. There are normally 11 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in North Carolina?

The sunniest time of year in Raleigh, North Carolina is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit North Carolina?

The best time to visit North Carolina (Raleigh) is April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Which is the hottest month in North Carolina?

The hottest time of year in Raleigh, North Carolina is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 32°C with high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in North Carolina?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Raleigh, North Carolina with 124mm on average. There are normally 11 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in North Carolina?

The sunniest time of year in Raleigh, North Carolina is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 65% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.