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Best time to visit · North Carolina, United States
On the climate data, the best time to visit Corolla is April – June and October & November, scoring up to 78/100 with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain in October. July – September and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January – March, mainly because of cloud cover.
Highs run from 48°F to 81°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 50.0 in (1270 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 48°F9°C | 48°F9°C | 51°F11°C | 59°F15°C | 67°F20°C | 76°F25°C | 81°F27°C | 80°F27°C | 76°F25°C | 69°F21°C | 60°F16°C | 53°F12°C |
| Avg low | 41°F5°C | 41°F5°C | 45°F7°C | 53°F12°C | 62°F17°C | 72°F22°C | 77°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 73°F23°C | 64°F18°C | 54°F12°C | 46°F8°C |
| Rain | 3.3 in85 mm | 3.4 in87 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 3.4 in86 mm | 3.8 in97 mm | 4.1 in104 mm | 5.2 in133 mm | 5.9 in149 mm | 5.7 in146 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 3.5 in89 mm | 3.9 in100 mm |
| Humidity | 80% | 80% | 81% | 82% | 84% | 82% | 81% | 80% | 80% | 78% | 78% | 80% |
| Cloud | 73% | 73% | 71% | 64% | 63% | 62% | 61% | 59% | 59% | 55% | 61% | 67% |
| Comfort | 53 | 53 | 58 | 74 | 72 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 78 | 77 | 62 |
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 1 m (3 ft), close to Corolla's own ~2 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 48–53°F (9–12°C), and nights reach 41°F (5°C). It's the driest season, with only about 10.7 in (272 mm) of rain, 21% of the year's total. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (January & February), averaging 56/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 51°F highs in March to 67°F by May. About 10.8 in (275 mm) of rain falls across these months, 22% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 45°F (7°C). Comfort peaks here: April & May rank with the year's best, and the season averages 68/100.
The warmest stretch of the year, with highs of 76–81°F (25–27°C). It's the wettest season, with about 15.2 in (386 mm) of rain, 30% of the year's total. June – August feel humid, with humidity near 82%. June is among the best-scoring months (season average 71/100).
Temperatures slide from 76°F highs in September to 60°F by November. About 13.3 in (337 mm) of rain falls across these months, 27% of the year's total. September feels humid, with humidity near 80%. Comfort peaks here: October & November rank with the year's best, and the season averages 75/100.
By comfort score: 2 Great, 7 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: October & November. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Corolla is April – June and October & November, scoring up to 78/100 with highs around 69°F (21°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain in October. July – September and December are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are January – March, mainly because of cloud cover.
August is the wettest month, averaging about 5.9 in (149 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 3.3 in (85 mm). The yearly total is around 50.0 in (1270 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 41°F (5°C) and highs of 48°F (9°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 81°F (27°C).
Yes: in June – August humidity averages 82% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 81°F (27°C).
Not on average: even in January, the coldest month, lows average 41°F (5°C). Individual cold snaps can still dip lower.
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