Best time to visit Chapel Hill, TN

A month-by-month travel weather guide based on NOAA 30-year climate normals.

The most comfortable travel window in Chapel Hill runs from July through October — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
46.9°F
Low
26.1°F
Precip
4.90 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 9h 50m

February Wet
High
51.5°F
Low
28.8°F
Precip
5.33 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 10h 42m

March Wet
High
60.1°F
Low
35.6°F
Precip
5.77 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
69.7°F
Low
43.3°F
Precip
5.02 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Good
High
77.0°F
Low
52.9°F
Precip
4.96 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 53m

June Wet
High
84.1°F
Low
61.8°F
Precip
5.00 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 14h 22m

July Good
High
87.3°F
Low
65.3°F
Precip
4.92 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 14h 11m

August Good
High
87.2°F
Low
64.1°F
Precip
3.99 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 13h 21m

September Good
High
82.6°F
Low
57.2°F
Precip
4.41 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
71.8°F
Low
45.1°F
Precip
3.72 in

Comfortable for most activities. Bring layers; nights can be cool.

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Cool
High
59.9°F
Low
34.9°F
Precip
4.08 in

Mild but on the chilly side. Pack a jacket; great for hiking and city walks.

Daylight ≈ 10h 5m

December Wet
High
50.5°F
Low
29.0°F
Precip
5.82 in

Frequent rain. Bring waterproof gear; outdoor plans need flexibility.

Daylight ≈ 9h 36m

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