Roanoke Rapids

What is the climate like in Roanoke Rapids?

The best time to visit Roanoke Rapids is typically October – November, with trip comfort peaking in October (7.1/10). Roanoke Rapids is warmest in July, when daily highs average 90°F (32°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 35°F (2°C). The wettest month is typically August and the driest is November; the year sees roughly 48 in (1220 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitOctober – November — comfort peaks in October (7.1/10)
• Warmest monthJuly — average high 90°F (32°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 35°F (2°C)
• Wettest monthAugust (5.0 in (128 mm))
• Driest monthNovember (2.8 in (70 mm))
• Annual precipitation48 in (1220 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromRoanoke Rapids, 2 km away (1972-2026)