Best time to visit Holden Beach, NC

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

The most comfortable travel window in Holden Beach runs from February through June — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
55.6°F
Low
36.4°F
Precip
3.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 59m

February Good
High
58.1°F
Low
38.6°F
Precip
3.58 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 47m

March Good
High
65.2°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
4.17 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Excellent
High
72.0°F
Low
52.9°F
Precip
3.52 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 51m

May Excellent
High
78.4°F
Low
61.5°F
Precip
3.83 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 46m

June Good
High
83.6°F
Low
69.3°F
Precip
4.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 13m

July Wet
High
87.2°F
Low
73.1°F
Precip
5.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 3m

August Wet
High
86.0°F
Low
71.8°F
Precip
6.87 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 16m

September Wet
High
82.4°F
Low
66.9°F
Precip
9.66 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
74.3°F
Low
56.0°F
Precip
4.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 8m

November Good
High
65.2°F
Low
44.7°F
Precip
3.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 12m

December Good
High
58.5°F
Low
39.4°F
Precip
3.65 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 45m

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