Charlotte Weather Forecast
Charlotte weather: 69°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Charlotte
No snow is in the current forecast window for Charlotte.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Historically, average lows drop below freezing in January.
16-day forecast for Charlotte
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 65° | 2% | 7 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 91° / 64° | 0% | 9 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 93° / 70° | 34% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Showers | 73° / 71° | 55% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light showers | 89° / 68° | 50% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 94° / 72° | 22% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Light showers | 93° / 70° | 14% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 94° / 71° | 11% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 69° | 12% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 85° / 73° | 27% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 90° / 71° | 36% | 10 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 85° / 68° | 39% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 68° | 35% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 91° / 66° | 23% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 80° / 71° | 19% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 21% | -- | — |
Climate in Charlotte month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 31° | 3,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 56° | 37° | 2,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 68° | 46° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 76° | 54° | 2,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 79° | 60° | 4,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 88° | 68° | 2,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 91° | 73° | 5,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 86° | 68° | 4,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 81° | 63° | 4,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 72° | 53° | 1,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| November | 64° | 45° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 54° | 36° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Charlotte?
Charlotte is a city in North Carolina. Its coordinates are 35.2271, -80.8431. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in Charlotte right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Charlotte?
April, June and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Charlotte, which has a continental climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Charlotte in?
Charlotte observes America/New_York (UTC-04:00). The local time is 6:21 AM.
How many people live in Charlotte?
Charlotte has a population of approximately 880.000.
What is the nearest airport to Charlotte?
The closest airports are Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), 232 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Charlotte?
Popular options include Chimney Rock State Park, Congaree National Park, Grayson Highlands State Park, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Myrtle Beach and New River Gorge National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-us) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Official alerts | US National Weather Service. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 6:21 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
