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Best Time to Visit Winston-Salem

When to visit Winston-Salem, North Carolina: the best months, shoulder seasons and what weather to expect, based on its temperate climate.

May to September
Best time
April–May and September–October
Shoulder season
temperate
Climate

Winston-Salem has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The warmer half of the year (May to September) brings the longest days and the most settled weather — the most popular time to visit.

Late spring and early autumn (April–May and September–October) are excellent shoulder periods: pleasant conditions with thinner crowds than peak summer. Winters are cold and quieter.

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The best time to visit Winston-Salem is generally May to September, given its temperate climate. Winston-Salem has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The warmer half of the year (May to September) brings the longest days and the most settled weather — the most popular time to visit.

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