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For the most comfortable weather in Beaufort, aim for March – May and October & November. November tops our comfort score at 92/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain. September and December – February are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 57°F to 88°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 45.4 in (1152 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 57°F14°C | 61°F16°C | 67°F19°C | 74°F23°C | 81°F27°C | 86°F30°C | 88°F31°C | 87°F31°C | 84°F29°C | 77°F25°C | 67°F20°C | 61°F16°C |
| Avg low | 43°F6°C | 46°F8°C | 52°F11°C | 60°F16°C | 68°F20°C | 76°F24°C | 78°F26°C | 78°F25°C | 73°F23°C | 64°F18°C | 53°F12°C | 47°F9°C |
| Rain | 2.5 in63 mm | 3.1 in79 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.0 in75 mm | 3.5 in90 mm | 5.5 in140 mm | 5.4 in136 mm | 6.1 in154 mm | 3.9 in100 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 2.3 in59 mm | 3.4 in86 mm |
| Humidity | 79% | 79% | 77% | 74% | 72% | 74% | 74% | 76% | 76% | 75% | 76% | 80% |
| Cloud | 56% | 58% | 53% | 46% | 48% | 54% | 53% | 58% | 54% | 45% | 46% | 58% |
| Comfort | 77 | 80 | 87 | 88 | 86 | 65 | 62 | 58 | 74 | 86 | 92 | 80 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 8 m (26 ft), close to Beaufort's own ~2 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 57–61°F (14–16°C) and lows down to 43°F (6°C). It's the driest season, with only about 9.0 in (228 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. December – February score well without being the very best (season average 79/100).
Temperatures climb through the season, from 67°F highs in March to 81°F by May. About 9.8 in (248 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 52°F (11°C). March – May are among the best-scoring months (season average 87/100).
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 86–88°F (30–31°C). It's the wettest season, with about 16.9 in (430 mm) of rain, 37% of the year's total. August feels humid, with humidity near 76%. Comfort scores bottom out in July & August; the season averages 62/100.
Temperatures slide from 84°F highs in September to 67°F by November. About 9.7 in (246 mm) of rain falls across these months, 21% of the year's total. September & October feel humid, with humidity near 76%. October & November are among the best-scoring months (season average 84/100).
By comfort score: 8 Great, 3 Good and 1 Fair. Great months: October – May. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Beaufort, aim for March – May and October & November. November tops our comfort score at 92/100, with highs around 67°F (20°C) and 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain. September and December – February are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are July & August, mainly because of rain.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 2.3 in (59 mm). The yearly total is around 45.4 in (1152 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F (6°C) and highs of 57°F (14°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 88°F (31°C).
Yes: in August humidity averages 76% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 88°F (31°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 16.9 in (430 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is November – January, with about 8.2 in (208 mm).
Poll the group on March – May and October & November dates, then plan the days, packing and costs together.
