Best time to visit Boone, NC, USA

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The best time to visit Boone is September-November

Want to know when to travel to Boone? Based on criteria such as the weather, cost of flights and hotels, and peak travel periods, September-November is the best time to go to Boone. Don’t just take our word for it though… We’ve put together loads of information below to help you decide, such as a monthly breakdown of the weather, what to pack, when to fly, and much more.

In summer, the temperature in Boone can rise as high as 30℃ (86℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -4℃ (26℉).

The days are longest in Boone in July, so if you want to see the sights during the day when the sun is up for the longest time, it’s best to visit around that time of year. The wet season in Boone usually falls during the months surrounding May each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.

Learn more about when to travel to Boone, the monthly weather breakdown, FAQs and much more below. Once you’ve decided when you want to go, use our handy tools to find the best prices to suit your budget on flights, transport/transfers, places to stay, and loads more!

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

September

Most daylight

July

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Boone seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Boone as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Boone is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Boone

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Boone for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Boone climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Boone for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Boone in January

  • Average temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
  • Average high temperature: 5℃ (40℉)
  • Average low temperature: -4℃ (26℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 70mm (3") over 14 days
  • Average snow days: 9 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Boone in February

  • Average temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
  • Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 85mm (3") over 14 days
  • Average snow days: 10 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
14 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Boone in March

  • Average temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average high temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
  • Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 69mm (3") over 16 days
  • Average snow days: 6 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Boone in April

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (44℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 90mm (4") over 17 days
  • Average snow days: 2 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in April, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Boone in May

  • Average temperature: 16℃ (62℉)
  • Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average low temperature: 11℃ (51℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 9 days
  • Average rainfall: 104mm (4") over 19 days
9 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in May, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.


Boone in June

  • Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 16 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Boone in July

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
  • Average humidity: 76%
  • Average sunny days: 11 days
  • Average rainfall: 59mm (2") over 18 days
11 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Boone in August

  • Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 16 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
16 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Boone in September

  • Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 15 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.

Boone in October

  • Average temperature: 12℃ (54℉)
  • Average high temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
  • Average low temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average humidity: 77%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 12 days
  • Average snow days: 1 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


Boone in November

  • Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
  • Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
  • Average low temperature: 2℃ (35℉)
  • Average humidity: 75%
  • Average sunny days: 17 days
  • Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 10 days
  • Average snow days: 3 days
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Boone in December

  • Average temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
  • Average high temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
  • Average low temperature: -0℃ (31℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 85mm (3") over 12 days
  • Average snow days: 7 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Boone in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Boone is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 28℃ (82℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Boone is generally around September. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in September first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Boone is generally around May, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of May too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Boone, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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