Best time to visit Elizabeth City, NC

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

The most comfortable travel window in Elizabeth City runs from March through June — 4 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
53.2°F
Low
33.6°F
Precip
3.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 47m

February Cool
High
56.2°F
Low
34.7°F
Precip
3.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 40m

March Good
High
63.2°F
Low
41.1°F
Precip
4.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Excellent
High
72.2°F
Low
50.4°F
Precip
3.47 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 12h 56m

May Good
High
78.9°F
Low
58.9°F
Precip
4.07 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 56m

June Good
High
85.8°F
Low
68.4°F
Precip
4.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 26m

July Wet
High
88.9°F
Low
72.5°F
Precip
5.93 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 15m

August Wet
High
87.3°F
Low
70.9°F
Precip
5.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 23m

September Wet
High
82.2°F
Low
66.0°F
Precip
5.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Excellent
High
74.1°F
Low
54.7°F
Precip
3.70 in

Sweet spot — comfortable highs in the 65-80°F range, mild nights, low rain. Ideal for nearly any outdoor plan.

Daylight ≈ 11h 3m

November Good
High
64.0°F
Low
43.7°F
Precip
3.39 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 2m

December Cool
High
56.4°F
Low
37.6°F
Precip
3.88 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 32m

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