Winston-Salem

What is the climate like in Winston-Salem?

The best time to visit Winston-Salem is typically September – October, with trip comfort peaking in June (6.8/10). Winston-Salem is warmest in July, when daily highs average 91°F (33°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 33°F (1°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 46 in (1172 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitSeptember – October — comfort peaks in June (6.8/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 91°F (33°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 33°F (1°C)
• Wettest monthAugust (4.8 in (122 mm))
• Driest monthNovember (2.7 in (67 mm))
• Annual precipitation46 in (1172 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromWinston Salem Reynolds AP, 4 km away (1899-2026)