Pinehurst, United States experiences average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 11 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Pinehurst, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Pinehurst, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Aug At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.5/10
Best: April, May, September, October
UV Index
6
High
Temperature 22°C / 13°C
Feels Like 23°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 102 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 70%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 6 days
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain16days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High11°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
7days
October
Avg High23°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
March (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July, August, December due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 06:04
Daylight 14.5h
Sunset 20:35
Live conditions—
Pinehurst on the map · live conditions
Pinehurst, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Pinehurst
- Population
- 15.8K
- Elevation
- 160 m
- Coordinates
- 35.20°, -79.47°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 10 days/mo
2/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 23°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 10 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 11°C / 2°C . Feb: 15°C / 5°C . Mar: 18°C / 8°C . Apr: 23°C / 12°C . May: 26°C / 16°C . Jun: 30°C / 20°C . Jul: 32°C / 23°C . Aug: 30°C / 22°C . Sep: 28°C / 19°C . Oct: 23°C / 14°C . Nov: 17°C / 8°C . Dec: 13°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 103 mm. Feb: 89 mm. Mar: 85 mm. Apr: 100 mm. May: 103 mm. Jun: 99 mm. Jul: 116 mm. Aug: 140 mm. Sep: 148 mm. Oct: 69 mm. Nov: 71 mm. Dec: 97 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 70%. Mar: 64%. Apr: 63%. May: 67%. Jun: 70%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 74%. Oct: 71%. Nov: 68%. Dec: 72%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 17 km/h . Mar: 18 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 15 km/h . Jun: 14 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 12 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 15 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 7h. Feb: 7h. Mar: 8h. Apr: 10h. May: 10h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 10h. Oct: 9h. Nov: 8h. Dec: 6h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 3. Feb: UV 4. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 6. Oct: UV 5. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 2 days. Feb: 1 days. Mar: 0 days. Apr: 0 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 0 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending drier by about 12 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 32°C | Jul · 32°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 177 mm | Sep · 148 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Mar · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Good April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June
Good July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Good December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 2°C | 8°C / -1°C | 10days (103 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 15°C / 5°C | 13°C / 2°C | 10days (89 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 70% Muggy | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 18°C / 8°C | 17°C / 5°C | 10days (85 mm) Wet | 8.3h Good | 64% Muggy | 5.7 High | Good | View Details |
| April best | 23°C / 12°C | 22°C / 10°C | 9days (100 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 6.8 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 16°C | 28°C / 16°C | 11days (103 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 30°C / 20°C | 33°C / 22°C | 12days (99 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 32°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 16days (116 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 22°C | 34°C / 25°C | 15days (140 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7.2 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 28°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 10days (148 mm) Wet | 9.5h Good | 74% Muggy | 6.2 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 23°C / 14°C | 23°C / 13°C | 7days (69 mm) Good | 8.5h Good | 71% Muggy | 5 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 5°C | 7days (71 mm) Good | 7.6h Good | 68% Muggy | 3.8 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| December | 13°C / 4°C | 11°C / 1°C | 9days (97 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Pinehurst are April, May, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Pinehurst, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Pinehurst is July, with average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Pinehurst is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (36°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Pinehurst is September, averaging 148mm of precipitation across 10 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Pinehurst runs through July, August, June, May, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Pinehurst.
Pinehurst receives approximately 108 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is July with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Pinehurst.
The least favorable months to visit Pinehurst are January, July, August, December, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Pinehurst is 6, classified as high. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Pinehurst is 70%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Pinehurst receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 2 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 6 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Pinehurst are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is March with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Pinehurst averages 6 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 55%. The clearest skies occur in October.
The annual average dew point in Pinehurst is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Pinehurst has a Humid Subtropical climate, classified as Cfa under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Pinehurst ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 23°C (73°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Pinehurst. It earns a climate score of 7.3/10 with Good.
For June in Pinehurst, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 30°C (86°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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