Best time to visit Kinston, NC

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

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

January Cool
High
56.1°F
Low
35.3°F
Precip
3.74 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 52m

February Cool
High
60.0°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
3.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 43m

March Good
High
66.7°F
Low
42.4°F
Precip
3.84 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Excellent
High
75.4°F
Low
51.3°F
Precip
3.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Good
High
82.0°F
Low
59.5°F
Precip
3.92 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

June Wet
High
87.9°F
Low
67.6°F
Precip
5.53 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 20m

July Wet
High
90.6°F
Low
71.4°F
Precip
5.79 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 10m

August Wet
High
88.8°F
Low
69.6°F
Precip
6.36 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 20m

September Wet
High
83.8°F
Low
64.2°F
Precip
6.64 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Excellent
High
76.0°F
Low
53.1°F
Precip
3.56 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Good
High
66.7°F
Low
43.8°F
Precip
3.46 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 6m

December Good
High
58.9°F
Low
38.0°F
Precip
3.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 38m

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