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Climate in Greensboro, North Carolina: Monthly Weather Averages
Greensboro sits at 890 feet above sea level, and its climate, as recorded at the Piedmont Triad International Airport, NC station, runs to a yearly mean of 59.6°F. The warmest month is July, averaging 78.9°F with typical highs of 88.5°F; the coldest is January, averaging 39.7°F with lows around 30.1°F. Across a normal year the city receives 44.0 in of precipitation and 7.1 in of snow. The full month-by-month picture below comes from the official 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals — the 30-year averages the National Weather Service itself uses — so it describes the Greensboro climate you should actually plan around, whether you are timing a visit, weighing a move, or just settling an argument about which month is best.
Greensboro climate month by month
The table below is the complete 1991–2020 normals profile for Greensboro: average high, average low and mean temperature, rainfall, and snowfall for every month. Read down the Mean column to feel the year's rhythm — Greensboro's temperature range runs from 39.7°F in January to 78.9°F in July.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49.3 | 30.1 | 39.7 | 3.39 | 2.9 |
| February | 53.3 | 32.7 | 43.0 | 2.81 | 2.0 |
| March | 61.3 | 39.3 | 50.3 | 3.72 | 0.9 |
| April | 71.0 | 47.9 | 59.4 | 3.78 | 0.0 |
| May | 78.0 | 57.1 | 67.5 | 3.49 | 0.0 |
| June | 85.2 | 65.4 | 75.3 | 4.09 | 0.0 |
| July | 88.5 | 69.3 | 78.9 | 4.18 | 0.0 |
| August | 86.6 | 68.0 | 77.3 | 4.36 | 0.0 |
| September | 80.4 | 61.5 | 71.0 | 4.59 | 0.0 |
| October | 71.0 | 49.4 | 60.2 | 3.10 | 0.0 |
| November | 60.6 | 38.9 | 49.7 | 3.27 | 0.1 |
| December | 52.0 | 33.0 | 42.5 | 3.17 | 1.2 |
| Year | 69.8 | 49.4 | 59.6 | 43.95 | 7.1 |
How to read the colors:below freezingcoldcoolmildwarmhot. Bands are colored by each cell's own temperature, so a whole year reads at a glance.
Greensboro through the seasons
Winter in Greensboro averages highs of 49.3–53.3°F and lows of 30.1–33.0°F, a seasonal mean of 41.7°F. The three months together bring 9.4 in of precipitation — about 21% of the city's yearly total — with January the wettest of the three at 3.39 in. Snowfall averages 6.1 in over the season, most of it in January (2.9 in). It is a genuinely cold season — heavy coats, freezing nights, and the year's most changeable weather — without being locked below freezing around the clock.
Spring in Greensboro averages highs of 61.3–78.0°F and lows of 39.3–57.1°F, a seasonal mean of 59.1°F. The three months together bring 11.0 in of precipitation — about 25% of the city's yearly total — with April the wettest of the three at 3.78 in. Snowfall averages 0.9 in over the season, most of it in March (0.9 in). The season is a transition: the average temperature climbs 17.2°F from March to May, and by late spring Greensboro is firmly into warm territory, with May rainfall of 3.49 in to plan around.
Summer in Greensboro averages highs of 85.2–88.5°F and lows of 65.4–69.3°F, a seasonal mean of 77.2°F. The three months together bring 12.6 in of precipitation — about 29% of the city's yearly total — with August the wettest of the three at 4.36 in. It is a warm, usable summer: afternoons are hot enough for swimming and lake or coast time, while evenings usually cool off comfortably.
Fall in Greensboro averages highs of 60.6–80.4°F and lows of 38.9–61.5°F, a seasonal mean of 60.3°F. The three months together bring 11.0 in of precipitation — about 25% of the city's yearly total — with September the wettest of the three at 4.59 in. Snowfall averages 0.1 in over the season, most of it in November (0.1 in). Temperatures ease off through the season — the monthly mean drops 21.3°F from September to November — and fall is when Greensboro's weather turns crisp and dry, while nights stay mostly frost-free into December.
Best and worst months to visit Greensboro
Ranking every month by its normals — mild mean temperatures score best, heavy rain and snow count against — the most comfortable months to visit Greensboro are:
MayJuneSeptember
May leads the list: average highs of 78.0°F, lows of 57.1°F, and 3.49 in of rain, with snow a non-factor at 0.0 in. The other picks, June and September, offer the same balance in Greensboro's shoulder seasons. At the other end, January is usually the month to avoid — the least comfortable mix of temperature and rainfall, with a mean temperature of 39.7°F and 3.39 in of precipitation plus 2.9 in of snow.
How Greensboro compares
Across the 124 cities in our dataset, the typical city averages 57.9°F for the year and 36.3 in of precipitation. Greensboro runs 1.6°F warmer than that typical city and wetter by 7.6 in a year, ranking #50 of 124 for annual warmth and #43 of 124 for precipitation (wettest first). Its year-round temperature swing — warmest month minus coldest — is 39.2°F, which puts it in the moderate, clearly seasonal camp.
Within North Carolina, Greensboro is #4 of 5 for warmth of the cities we track. See the North Carolina climate overview for the full state comparison, including Wilmington (warmest, 64.4°F yearly mean) and Asheville (coolest, 57.3°F).
Planning notes for Greensboro
For anyone relocating: average overnight lows drop below freezing in 1 months (January), so heating, winter tires, and pipe protection are real seasonal concerns; highs reach the 80s on average in 4 months, but 90°F average highs never arrive; days and nights differ by 20.4°F on average — a big desert-style swing that rewards dressing in layers year-round; 7 months of the year average between 55°F and 80°F, the band most people find comfortable without heating or cooling. Those four facts, all straight from the normals table above, shape everything from a Greensboro wardrobe to its utility bills.
Greensboro climate FAQ
What is the warmest month in Greensboro?
July is the warmest month in Greensboro, with a mean temperature of 78.9°F, average highs of 88.5°F and average lows of 69.3°F (1991–2020 normals).
What is the coldest month in Greensboro?
January is the coldest month, averaging 39.7°F, with highs of 49.3°F and lows of 30.1°F.
How much rain does Greensboro get in a year?
Greensboro averages 43.95 in of precipitation a year. The wettest month is September (4.59 in) and the driest is February (2.81 in).
When is the best time of year to visit Greensboro?
By the normals, the most comfortable months are May, June, September — mild average temperatures with moderate rainfall. January is typically the least comfortable month.
How much snow does Greensboro get?
Greensboro averages 7.1 in of snow a year, with January the snowiest month at 2.9 in on average.
Source: 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) — ncei.noaa.gov. Station: Piedmont Triad International Airport, NC (USW00013723), elevation 890 ft. Figures checked October 2026.