Best time to visit Jacksonville, NC

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

The most comfortable travel window in Jacksonville runs from March through May — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
56.0°F
Low
35.2°F
Precip
3.96 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 55m

February Cool
High
59.3°F
Low
37.5°F
Precip
3.50 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 45m

March Good
High
65.8°F
Low
43.1°F
Precip
3.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 47m

April Excellent
High
74.0°F
Low
51.8°F
Precip
3.35 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 53m

May Good
High
80.4°F
Low
60.5°F
Precip
4.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 49m

June Wet
High
86.5°F
Low
68.5°F
Precip
5.24 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 17m

July Wet
High
89.3°F
Low
72.5°F
Precip
6.18 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 7m

August Wet
High
87.8°F
Low
71.4°F
Precip
7.48 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 18m

September Wet
High
83.3°F
Low
66.5°F
Precip
7.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
75.0°F
Low
54.8°F
Precip
4.13 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 6m

November Good
High
66.2°F
Low
44.0°F
Precip
3.55 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 9m

December Good
High
59.0°F
Low
38.4°F
Precip
3.68 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 41m

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