Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
Chapel Hill is usually most comfortable in April and October. Typical daytime highs range from 51–89°F across the year. Rain varies by season.

Cool by day, cold at night.
Several rainy days. About 8 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
Good sunshine this month.
In November, afternoons feel about 55° and nights feel near 40°.
Partly cloudy skies this month.
Calm winds are typical in November.
November late afternoons are around 59°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 35 | 3.6 | 9 | 6.9 | 65 |
| Feb | 55 | 37 | 3.2 | 9 | 7.5 | 64 |
| Mar | 62 | 43 | 4.2 | 10 | 8.4 | 62 |
| Apr | 72 | 52 | 3.5 | 9 | 9.9 | 62 |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.4 | 11 | 10.9 | 69 |
| Jun | 86 | 68 | 3.9 | 13 | 11.6 | 71 |
| Jul | 89 | 72 | 4.3 | 15 | 11.5 | 73 |
| Aug | 87 | 71 | 3.9 | 13 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Sep | 81 | 65 | 4.5 | 10 | 9.2 | 75 |
| Oct | 72 | 53 | 3.1 | 8 | 8.2 | 73 |
| Nov | 62 | 43 | 3.3 | 8 | 7.5 | 68 |
| Dec | 53 | 37 | 3.5 | 9 | 6.7 | 69 |
Similar climates
Want a side-by-side climate view? Compare Chapel Hill with New York City.
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 27, 2026
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