Climate Insights for Kure Beach

Donley County, North Carolina, United States

Hottest
July
28°C peak
Coldest
January
9°C low
Wettest
September
243mm rain
Best to Visit
April, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kure Beach is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 1498mm of precipitation falls per year. Kure Beach receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kure Beach is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 9° Feb Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Mar Max: 16° Average: 14° Min: 12° Apr Max: 20° Average: 18° Min: 16° May Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Jun Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 24° Jul Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Aug Max: 28° Average: 27° Min: 26° Sep Max: 27° Average: 26° Min: 24° Oct Max: 24° Average: 22° Min: 21° Nov Max: 19° Average: 17° Min: 15° Dec Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Kure Beach sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 9°C to 28°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 11°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 1mm Feb Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 96mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 170mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 243mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 64mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kure Beach is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1498mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 243mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 64mm. That's 178mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 6km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 5km/h Sep Wind Speed: 6km/h Oct Wind Speed: 6km/h Nov Wind Speed: 6km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Kure Beach is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kure Beach, which began on June 21, 2026. Kure Beach is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 9°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 24°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 294mm for the season, averaging 98mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 24 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 447mm across the season with a monthly average of 149mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 399mm across the season with a monthly average of 133mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 9 to 15°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 358mm across the season with a monthly average of 119mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 11°
Feb 13°
Mar 14°
Apr 18°
May 22°
Jun 25°
Jul 27°
Aug 27°
Sep 26°
Oct 22°
Nov 17°
Dec 13°

The best time to visit Kure Beach is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 84mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kure Beach based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
9 °C
14 °C
7 km/h
95 mm
1 cm
Feb
11 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Mar
12 °C
16 °C
6 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Apr
16 °C
20 °C
7 km/h
96 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
110 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
24 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
124 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Aug
26 °C
28 °C
5 km/h
170 mm
0 cm
Sep
24 °C
27 °C
6 km/h
243 mm
0 cm
Oct
21 °C
24 °C
6 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
19 °C
6 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
15 °C
6 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
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