Greenville weather by month
Average highs run from 53°F in January to 90°F in July, and January nights average 33°F. It gets 53 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are April to May and October.
Best time to visit Greenville
For comfortable weather, go in April to May and October. In those months the average high stays between 62°F and 86°F, nights average 42°F or warmer, and rain stays under 4.5 inches for the month.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Snow | Wet days | Days 90°F+ | Nights below 32°F | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F | 33°F | 3.9 in | 1.6 in | 7 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| February | 57°F | 35°F | 3.4 in | 0.8 in | 6 | 0 | 12 | cool |
| March | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in | 8 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| April | 74°F | 50°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| June | 87°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 12 | 0 | hot |
| July | 90°F | 71°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in | 9 | 19 | 0 | hot |
| August | 88°F | 70°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 14 | 0 | hot |
| September | 83°F | 64°F | 7.3 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 4 | 0 | warm |
| October | 74°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 0 | mild |
| November | 64°F | 41°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 0 | 6 | mild days, chilly nights |
| December | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in | 7 | 0 | 13 | cool |
| Year | 73°F avg | 52°F avg | 53.4 in | 3.3 in | 82 | 53 | 54 |
"Wet days" are days with at least 0.1 inch of precipitation. "Feels" is a plain-language label for the average high. Normals for 1991-2020 from NOAA NCEI, station Greenville, NC (USC00313638), 3.7 miles from the city center. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Greenville
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 44m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 34m. The earliest sunset comes around December 4 (4:55 pm) and the latest around June 28 (8:29 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 100 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:18 am | 5:19 pm | 10h 01m |
| February | 6:56 am | 5:51 pm | 10h 55m |
| March | 7:20 am | 7:16 pm | 11h 57m |
| April | 6:37 am | 7:42 pm | 13h 06m |
| May | 6:04 am | 8:07 pm | 14h 03m |
| June | 5:53 am | 8:26 pm | 14h 33m |
| July | 6:05 am | 8:25 pm | 14h 19m |
| August | 6:28 am | 7:58 pm | 13h 30m |
| September | 6:52 am | 7:16 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:16 am | 6:33 pm | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:45 am | 5:02 pm | 10h 17m |
| December | 7:12 am | 4:57 pm | 9h 46m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Greenville with NOAA's solar equations, in local clock time (Eastern Time, including daylight saving time where it applies). Times shift by a minute or two from year to year.
Is Greenville getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.0°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Greenville.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Greenville?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 90°F and an average low of 71°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Greenville?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 33°F and highs of 53°F.
What is the rainiest month in Greenville?
September gets the most precipitation, 7.3 inches on average. February is the driest at 3.4 inches.
Does it snow in Greenville?
Yes. Greenville averages 3 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Greenville?
For comfortable weather, April to May and October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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