Best time to visit Wake Forest, NC

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

The most comfortable travel window in Wake Forest runs from April through August — 5 months of pleasant temperatures and modest rainfall.

January Cool
High
48.9°F
Low
28.3°F
Precip
3.49 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 49m

February Cool
High
52.7°F
Low
30.3°F
Precip
2.94 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 41m

March Cool
High
61.5°F
Low
35.9°F
Precip
4.19 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 46m

April Good
High
71.0°F
Low
45.1°F
Precip
3.69 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 55m

May Excellent
High
76.7°F
Low
54.7°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 ≈ 13h 54m

June Good
High
83.9°F
Low
63.5°F
Precip
4.12 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 24m

July Good
High
87.2°F
Low
68.1°F
Precip
4.80 in

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

Daylight ≈ 14h 13m

August Good
High
84.5°F
Low
66.9°F
Precip
4.71 in

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

Daylight ≈ 13h 22m

September Wet
High
78.9°F
Low
60.6°F
Precip
5.27 in

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

Daylight ≈ 12h 13m

October Good
High
68.2°F
Low
47.5°F
Precip
3.31 in

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

Daylight ≈ 11h 4m

November Cool
High
59.2°F
Low
36.8°F
Precip
3.62 in

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

Daylight ≈ 10h 3m

December Cool
High
51.9°F
Low
31.5°F
Precip
3.86 in

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

Daylight ≈ 9h 34m

Looking for similar climates? See Wake Forest's climate twins. Or jump straight to the full climate profile.