Elizabeth City in August

6.8out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

29°CAvg high
22°CAvg low
15Rainy days (130 mm)
13:23 hDaylight
06:28Sunrise · 19:51 Sunset

Why this score

  • Warm and comfortable: highs around 29°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • T-shirts and light layers
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in August varies a lot between years (±3.8 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

11° 3° J 12° 3° F 16° 6° M 21° 11° A 24° 16° M 28° 21° J 30° 23° J 29° 22° A 27° 20° S 22° 14° O 17° 8° N 13° 5° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 11°C3°C99 mm 10– – 5.9
February 12°C3°C85 mm 10– – 6.2
March 16°C6°C101 mm 11– – 6.5
April 21°C11°C87 mm 9– – 7.6
May 24°C16°C101 mm 11– – 7.5
June 28°C21°C111 mm 13– – 7.2
July 30°C23°C130 mm 16– – 6.3
August 29°C22°C130 mm 15– – 6.8
September 27°C20°C128 mm 11– – 7.3
October 22°C14°C95 mm 8– – 8.0
November 17°C8°C94 mm 9– – 7.0
December 13°C5°C98 mm 10– – 6.2

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Elizabeth City in August?

Daytime highs average 29°C and nights about 22°C.

When is the best time to visit Elizabeth City?

The best months are October, April, May.