Carolina in January

6.9out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

25°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
15Rainy days (116 mm)
13:28 hDaylight
05:25Sunrise · 18:53 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

25° 14° J 25° 14° F 24° 13° M 22° 10° A 20° 6° M 18° 3° J 18° 2° J 21° 5° A 24° 9° S 24° 11° O 24° 12° N 24° 14° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 25°C14°C116 mm 15– – 6.9
February 25°C14°C88 mm 11– – 7.5
March 24°C13°C81 mm 11– – 7.7
April 22°C10°C40 mm 6– – 8.3
May 20°C6°C12 mm 2– – 8.5
June 18°C3°C5 mm 1– – 8.3
July 18°C2°C5 mm 1– – 8.3
August 21°C5°C10 mm 2– – 8.6
September 24°C9°C20 mm 4– – 8.6
October 24°C11°C73 mm 11– – 7.7
November 24°C12°C107 mm 15– – 7.0
December 24°C14°C134 mm 17– – 6.6

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Carolina in January?

Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 14°C.

When is the best time to visit Carolina?

The best months are August, September, May, April.