Wake Forest, United States experiences average highs of 21°C (70°F) and lows of 12°C (54°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.
Wake Forest, United States Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Wake Forest, United States. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
6.3/10
Best: April, May, June, September, October
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 21°C / 12°C
Feels Like 22°C / 12°C
Rainy Days 11
Rainfall 103 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 71%
Wind Speed 15 km/h
Dew Point 12°C
Snow Days 1 days
Frost Days 6 days
Hottest Month
31°C
July
Avg Low23°C
Rain16days
Coldest Month
2°C
January
Avg High10°C
Rain10days
Driest Month
7days
October
Avg High22°C
Avg Low14°C
Windiest Month
18 km/h
April (Gusts 42)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, July due to frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:58
Daylight 14.6h
Sunset 20:34
Live conditions—
Wake Forest on the map · live conditions
Wake Forest, United States
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- United States
- City
- Wake Forest
- Population
- 38.2K
- Elevation
- 119 m
- Coordinates
- 35.98°, -78.51°
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 30°C
Avg Low 22°C
Rain 14 days/mo
1/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 13°C
Rain 8 days/mo
2/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 3°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: 10°C / 2°C . Feb: 14°C / 4°C . Mar: 17°C / 7°C . Apr: 22°C / 11°C . May: 26°C / 16°C . Jun: 29°C / 20°C . Jul: 31°C / 23°C . Aug: 30°C / 22°C . Sep: 27°C / 19°C . Oct: 22°C / 14°C . Nov: 16°C / 7°C . Dec: 12°C / 4°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 102 mm. Feb: 95 mm. Mar: 89 mm. Apr: 101 mm. May: 116 mm. Jun: 97 mm. Jul: 134 mm. Aug: 134 mm. Sep: 129 mm. Oct: 73 mm. Nov: 71 mm. Dec: 90 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 69%. Feb: 71%. Mar: 65%. Apr: 65%. May: 70%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 76%. Aug: 77%. Sep: 76%. Oct: 73%. Nov: 69%. 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: 13 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: 10h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 8h. 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 6. 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: 1 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 · 31°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · -1°C | Jan · 2°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 170 mm | Jul · 134 mm |
| Windiest month | Mar 2025 · 19 km/h | Apr · 18 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Fair March
Fair April best
Excellent May best
Excellent June best
Good July
Fair August
Fair September best
Excellent October best
Excellent November
Fair December
Fair | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°C / 2°C | 7°C / -2°C | 10days (102 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 69% Muggy | 3.1 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| February | 14°C / 4°C | 12°C / 1°C | 10days (95 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 71% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| March | 17°C / 7°C | 15°C / 4°C | 10days (89 mm) Wet | 8.2h Good | 65% Muggy | 5.5 High | Fair | View Details |
| April best | 22°C / 11°C | 21°C / 9°C | 10days (101 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 65% Muggy | 6.4 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May best | 26°C / 16°C | 27°C / 16°C | 11days (116 mm) Wet | 9.8h Good | 70% Muggy | 6.9 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June best | 29°C / 20°C | 32°C / 22°C | 12days (97 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 7.8 Very High | Good | View Details |
| July | 31°C / 23°C | 36°C / 26°C | 16days (134 mm) Wet | 11.6h Excellent | 76% Humid | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 30°C / 22°C | 34°C / 25°C | 15days (134 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 77% Humid | 7 High | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 27°C / 19°C | 30°C / 20°C | 11days (129 mm) Wet | 9h Good | 76% Humid | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| October best | 22°C / 14°C | 22°C / 13°C | 7days (73 mm) Good | 8.2h Good | 73% Muggy | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| November | 16°C / 7°C | 15°C / 5°C | 7days (71 mm) Good | 7.5h Good | 69% Muggy | 3.6 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| December | 12°C / 4°C | 10°C / 0°C | 9days (90 mm) Wet | 6.3h Fair | 72% Muggy | 2.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Wake Forest are April, May, June, September, October, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Wake Forest, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Wake Forest is July, with average daytime highs of 31°C (89°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Wake Forest is January, with average overnight lows of 2°C (35°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Wake Forest is July, averaging 134mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Wake Forest runs through July, August, June, May, with the heaviest rainfall in July. Based on 10-year averages for Wake Forest.
Wake Forest receives approximately 106 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Wake Forest.
The least favorable months to visit Wake Forest are January, July, primarily due to frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider April, May, June, September, October instead.
The annual average UV index in Wake Forest is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Wake Forest is 71%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Wake Forest receives snow. Months with snowfall average 1 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 6 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Wake Forest are 15 km/h (9 mph). The windiest month is April with peak winds reaching 18 km/h (11 mph) (gusts up to 42 km/h / 26 mph).
Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest is 12°C (54°F), which feels pleasant with low humidity. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest ranges from 12°C (54°F) to 22°C (72°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 Wake Forest. It earns a climate score of 7.3/10 with Good.
For June in Wake Forest, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sun hat. With average highs of 29°C (85°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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