Best time to visit Highlands, NC

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

Highlands is challenging for travel year-round — too hot, too cold, or too wet in every month. The cards below show what to expect.

January Wet
High
42.3°F
Low
23.9°F
Precip
7.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 53m

February Wet
High
46.4°F
Low
26.3°F
Precip
6.90 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 44m

March Wet
High
53.7°F
Low
31.7°F
Precip
7.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
62.1°F
Low
38.6°F
Precip
6.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 53m

May Wet
High
69.3°F
Low
46.8°F
Precip
6.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 50m

June Wet
High
74.8°F
Low
54.2°F
Precip
7.16 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

July Wet
High
77.7°F
Low
57.7°F
Precip
7.09 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 8m

August Wet
High
76.1°F
Low
56.7°F
Precip
7.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

September Wet
High
71.4°F
Low
51.1°F
Precip
7.98 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Wet
High
62.5°F
Low
40.8°F
Precip
6.47 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Wet
High
53.1°F
Low
31.6°F
Precip
7.76 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

December Wet
High
45.1°F
Low
27.1°F
Precip
8.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

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