Charlotte Average Rainfall by Month

This page shows the average precipitation (including snowfall) in each month of the year in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is based on NOAA data for the years 1991–2020.
What's the Rainiest Month in Charlotte?
In Charlotte, August has the greatest precipitation of any month. On average, Charlotte gets 4.4 inches of precipitation in August.
However, June is the month with the greatest chance of precipitation. 35.2% of days in June will have at least some rain.
What's the Driest Month in Charlotte?
In Charlotte, February has the least precipitation of any month. On average, Charlotte gets 3.12 inches of precipitation in February.
October is the month with the lowest chance of precipitation. 22.8% of days in October will have measurable rain.
Month Precipitation % Chance
January 3.48 in 33.2
February 3.12 in 34.1
March 3.95 in 33.0
April 3.84 in 30.1
May 3.36 in 30.6
June 3.99 in 35.2
July 3.74 in 34.0
August 4.35 in 32.6
September 3.71 in 25.7
October 3.16 in 22.8
November 3.31 in 27.1
December 3.56 in 31.1
Year 43.57 in 30.8
Weather Station Details
Years Station Coordinates
1940–2024 Charlotte Douglas Airport location
1893–1939 Charlotte WB City location