Best time to visit Franklin, NC

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

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

January Wet
High
48.3°F
Low
26.1°F
Precip
5.34 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 53m

February Cool
High
52.6°F
Low
28.8°F
Precip
4.44 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

March Cool
High
60.1°F
Low
35.1°F
Precip
4.91 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
69.0°F
Low
41.8°F
Precip
4.97 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Good
High
75.6°F
Low
50.9°F
Precip
4.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

June Wet
High
81.5°F
Low
59.6°F
Precip
5.00 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

July Good
High
84.3°F
Low
63.7°F
Precip
4.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 9m

August Good
High
83.3°F
Low
62.9°F
Precip
4.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 20m

September Good
High
78.5°F
Low
56.7°F
Precip
4.33 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
69.8°F
Low
44.4°F
Precip
3.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Cool
High
59.9°F
Low
33.1°F
Precip
4.32 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

December Wet
High
51.2°F
Low
28.9°F
Precip
5.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

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