Best time to visit Murphy, NC

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

The most comfortable travel window in Murphy runs from August through October — 3 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Wet
High
49.8°F
Low
25.3°F
Precip
5.10 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 53m

February Wet
High
53.5°F
Low
28.0°F
Precip
5.26 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 44m

March Wet
High
61.6°F
Low
33.8°F
Precip
5.29 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Wet
High
70.8°F
Low
41.2°F
Precip
5.20 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 54m

May Good
High
77.5°F
Low
50.7°F
Precip
4.75 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 51m

June Wet
High
83.5°F
Low
59.2°F
Precip
5.41 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 19m

July Wet
High
86.6°F
Low
63.2°F
Precip
5.25 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 9m

August Good
High
86.0°F
Low
62.3°F
Precip
4.70 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 19m

September Good
High
81.3°F
Low
55.8°F
Precip
4.28 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 12m

October Good
High
71.8°F
Low
43.3°F
Precip
3.45 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 5m

November Cool
High
61.4°F
Low
32.8°F
Precip
4.60 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 7m

December Wet
High
52.7°F
Low
28.4°F
Precip
5.99 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 39m

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