Winston-Salem weather by month
Average highs run from 49°F in January to 88°F in July, and January nights average 31°F. It gets 43 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter. Nights drop below freezing about 64 times a year. The most comfortable months are April to June and September to October.
Best time to visit Winston-Salem
For comfortable weather, go in April to June and September to 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 | 49°F | 31°F | 3.4 in | 2.0 in | 6 | 0 | 19 | cool |
| February | 53°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 0.4 in | 6 | 0 | 14 | cool |
| March | 61°F | 40°F | 3.6 in | 0.3 in | 7 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| April | 71°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 1 | 0 | warm |
| June | 85°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 7 | 0 | warm |
| July | 88°F | 69°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in | 8 | 13 | 0 | hot |
| August | 86°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in | 7 | 9 | 0 | warm |
| September | 80°F | 61°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in | 6 | 2 | 0 | warm |
| October | 71°F | 49°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 1 | mild |
| November | 60°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in | 5 | 0 | 7 | cool |
| December | 52°F | 34°F | 3.3 in | 0.6 in | 6 | 0 | 16 | cool |
| Year | 69°F avg | 50°F avg | 43.2 in | 3.3 in | 76 | 33 | 64 |
"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 Winston Salem Rynlds Airport, NC (USW00093807), 6.4 miles from the city center; snowfall from Lexington, NC. Averages describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight in Winston-Salem
The shortest day is December 21, with 9h 42m of daylight; the longest is June 21, with 14h 36m. The earliest sunset comes around November 29 (5:06 pm) and the latest around June 22 (8:41 pm). The sun sets after 8 pm on 124 days a year.
| On the 15th of | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:31 am | 5:30 pm | 9h 59m |
| February | 7:08 am | 6:02 pm | 10h 54m |
| March | 7:31 am | 7:28 pm | 11h 56m |
| April | 6:47 am | 7:54 pm | 13h 07m |
| May | 6:15 am | 8:19 pm | 14h 05m |
| June | 6:03 am | 8:39 pm | 14h 35m |
| July | 6:15 am | 8:37 pm | 14h 22m |
| August | 6:39 am | 8:10 pm | 13h 31m |
| September | 7:03 am | 7:27 pm | 12h 24m |
| October | 7:28 am | 6:44 pm | 11h 17m |
| November | 6:57 am | 5:12 pm | 10h 15m |
| December | 7:24 am | 5:07 pm | 9h 43m |
Calculated for 2026 at the center of Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem getting warmer?
The last 10 years averaged 2.3°F warmer than the 20th century. See the climate stripes for Winston-Salem.Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Winston-Salem?
July is the warmest month, with an average high of 88°F and an average low of 69°F (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Winston-Salem?
January is the coldest, with average lows of 31°F and highs of 49°F.
What is the rainiest month in Winston-Salem?
August gets the most precipitation, 4.5 inches on average. February is the driest at 2.9 inches.
Does it snow in Winston-Salem?
Yes. Winston-Salem averages 3 inches of snow a year.
When is the best time to visit Winston-Salem?
For comfortable weather, April to June and September to October. Those months average highs between 62 and 86°F with lows of 42°F or more and modest rain.
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