Charlotte weather in December
December in Charlotte: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Charlotte · #358 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Charlotte climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 11°C / 52°F | |
| Rainfall | 115 mm / 4.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 74% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.8 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Charlotte in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Charlotte?
- December in Charlotte: cool, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Charlotte on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Charlotte in December?
- In December, Charlotte averages a daily high of 12.9°C and a low of 3.7°C, with about 114.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Charlotte in December?
- Charlotte has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in December.