Climate almanac

Wake Forest

North Carolina, United States · 35.98°, -78.51°

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What is the climate like in Wake Forest?

The best time to visit Wake Forest is typically October, the year's most comfortable month (7.1/10). Wake Forest 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 50 in (1257 mm) of precipitation.

  • Best time to visitOctober — the year's comfort peak (7.1/10)
  • Warmest monthJuly — average high 90°F (32°C)
  • Coolest monthJanuary — average low 35°F (2°C)
  • Wettest monthAugust (5.4 in (137 mm))
  • Driest monthNovember (2.8 in (72 mm))
  • Annual precipitation50 in (1257 mm)
  • Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
  • Records fromLouisburg, 23 km away (1893-2026)