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Charlotte in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Charlotte in September and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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September

Weather in Charlotte in September 2025

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for Charlotte in September is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +82°F during the day, and approximately 7 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 14 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in September around 91 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • September is usually the wettest month of the year in Charlotte;

Average weather

☀️
+82°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+99°F
Max.
91 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Charlotte has good weather in September.

Average temperature in Charlotte in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Charlotte for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +82°F with a maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +55°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +82°F.

Is Charlotte warm or cold in September?

Charlotte is typically warm in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +82°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +70°F to +64°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Charlotte:

Climate in Charlotte in September

Charlotte weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+88°F+82°F+72°F
Min. temperature
+55°F+43°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+104°F+99°F+97°F
Rainfall
98 mm91 mm77 mm
Wind
1 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
74%74%73%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
3711
Cloudy days
7910
Rainy days
181410
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as good as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +82°F. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 98 mm to 91 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 74%. Winds are stronger in comparison to August, going up from 1 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 3 to 7.

October brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Charlotte in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Charlotte is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Charlotte based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 74 mm, with a 47% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
September is one of the rainiest months in Charlotte, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Charlotte wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 98 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 31% chance of precipitation and 67 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Charlotte?

This is the weather in Charlotte in September 2023:
1 September
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+81°F
2 September
🌧️
+83°F
3 September
☀️
+89°F
4 September
☀️
+92°F
5 September
☁️
+93°F
6 September
☀️
+93°F
7 September
☁️
+92°F
8 September
☁️
+87°F
9 September
🌧️
+80°F
10 September
🌧️
+83°F
11 September
☁️
+86°F
12 September
☁️
+88°F
13 September
🌧️
+83°F
14 September
☁️
+82°F
15 September
☀️
+79°F
16 September
☀️
+83°F
17 September
🌧️
+75°F
18 September
🌫️
+79°F
19 September
☀️
+79°F
20 September
☁️
+81°F
21 September
☁️
+80°F
22 September
☁️
+77°F
23 September
🌧️
+73°F
24 September
☀️
+81°F
25 September
☁️
+81°F
26 September
☁️
+75°F
27 September
☁️
+70°F
28 September
☁️
+74°F
29 September
☁️
+81°F
30 September
☀️
+82°F
In September 2023 Charlotte had 8 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +70°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Charlotte climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Charlotte in September has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+68°F) and the highest in 2017 (+74°F). The driest year was 2004 with only 700 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2020 with 1850 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Charlotte in September:

Is September a good time to visit Charlotte?

September is a really good time to go to Charlotte. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Charlotte.

Can you sunbathe in Charlotte in September?

September is warm in Charlotte. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Charlotte rainy in September?

Charlotte is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Charlotte in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Charlotte in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Charlotte

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Charlotte, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.