Charlotte · December
Run in the midday.
Cool month: average high 55°F, low 39°F. Humidity averages 75% — the limiting factor on most runs. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
Avg high / low
55° / 39°F
Humidity
75%
Rain days
12/mo
Wind
10 mph
What December feels like in Charlotte
Sunrise
08:24
Mid-month average
Sunset
18:13
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Charlotte in December
The kit for December in Charlotte: a long-sleeve or light jacket for the first mile.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-6° avg high
+2 rain days
Charlotte in November →
December
55°F avg high
12 rain days
Best: midday
vs January
+5° avg high
-1 rain days
Charlotte in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Charlotte in December?+
Midday. Cold mornings warm into runnable midday hours — the windows around noon catch the warmest temperatures.
What's the average temperature in Charlotte in December?+
Average high 55°F, average low 39°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Charlotte?+
Compared to November (avg high 61°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 50°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Charlotte in December?+
Expect about 12 measurable rain days in December, on average.