Updated October 2026
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park Weather by Month
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park is warmest in July, when the nearest NOAA climate station averages a high of 89°F and a low of 71°F, and coldest in January, with an average high of 50°F and an average low of 30°F. July is the wettest month, with about 5.8 inches of precipitation.
These figures are NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals, the 30-year average for each calendar month, from the nearest long-record weather station, 4 miles from the park's reference point. A single station cannot describe a whole park: temperatures elsewhere in Guilford Courthouse National Military Park can differ from these, particularly with elevation.
Warmest month
Jul
89°F avg high
Coldest month
Jan
30°F avg low
Wettest month
Jul
5.8 in avg
Longest days
Jun
14.4 h of daylight
Average weather at Guilford Courthouse by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precipitation | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F | 30°F | 3.2 in | 9.8 h |
| February | 54°F | 33°F | 2.6 in | 10.7 h |
| March | 62°F | 39°F | 3.7 in | 11.7 h |
| April | 71°F | 48°F | 3.6 in | 12.9 h |
| May | 79°F | 58°F | 3.3 in | 13.9 h |
| June | 85°F | 65°F | 5.1 in | 14.4 h |
| July | 89°F | 71°F | 5.8 in | 14.2 h |
| August | 87°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 13.4 h |
| September | 81°F | 61°F | 4.4 in | 12.2 h |
| October | 71°F | 49°F | 3.2 in | 11.1 h |
| November | 61°F | 39°F | 3.1 in | 10.0 h |
| December | 53°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 9.6 h |
| Year total | 45.9 in |
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals from station USC00313625, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Daylight is the monthly average, computed from the park's latitude. Each month links to how crowded Guilford Courthouse is at that time of year.
Guilford Courthouse weather by season
Winter: December to February
Average highs bottom out at 50°F in January, between 53°F in December and 54°F in February, with average lows between 30°F and 33°F. The average low is at or below freezing in January. Together the three months average 9.2 inches of precipitation, about 20% of the yearly total and less than in any other season. Daylight is at its shortest, about 9.6 hours in December.
Spring: March to May
Average highs climb from 62°F in March to 79°F in May, with average lows between 39°F and 58°F. Together the three months average 10.6 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Daylight lengthens from about 11.7 hours in March to 13.9 in May.
Summer: June to August
Average highs peak at 89°F in July, between 85°F in June and 87°F in August, with average lows between 65°F and 71°F. Together the three months average 15.4 inches of precipitation, about 34% of the yearly total and more than in any other season. Daylight is at its longest, about 14.4 hours in June.
Fall: September to November
Average highs fall from 81°F in September to 61°F in November, with average lows between 39°F and 61°F. Together the three months average 10.7 inches of precipitation, about 23% of the yearly total. Daylight shortens from about 12.2 hours in September to 10.0 in November.
What the National Park Service says about the weather
https://www.nps.gov/guco/planyourvisit/weather.htm Summers are warm to hot and humid with the occasional thunderstorm. Spring and Fall are cool with rainy periods. Winter is mild and cold with snow and ice possible in January and February. Wear comfortable clothing for the season and good walking shoes year round!
Weather description courtesy of the National Park Service — official park site.
Today's forecast for Guilford Courthouse
Averages describe a typical month, not this week. For current conditions and the seven-day outlook, the National Weather Service issues a forecast for the park's reference point at 36.13°N, 79.84°W. It covers that one spot, so other elevations in the park can differ from it, as they do from the averages above.
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Weather and crowds together
July is both the warmest month and the busiest, with about 1.3× the visitors of the park's average month. January is the quietest. To see those crowds set against the weather for all twelve months, read the best time to visit Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. For hotels, cabins and rentals close to the park, see where to stay near Guilford Courthouse.
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Frequently Asked Questions
July is the warmest month at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, with an average high of 89°F and an average low of 71°F. That is the 1991–2020 average at the nearest long-record NOAA station, 4 miles from the park's reference point. Temperatures inside the park can differ, particularly with elevation.
January is the coldest month at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, with an average low of 30°F and an average high of 50°F, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.
July is the wettest month, with about 5.8 inches of precipitation. February is the driest, at about 2.6 inches. The station records about 45.9 inches of precipitation in an average year.
Daylight at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park runs from about 9.6 hours a day in December to about 14.4 hours in June, computed from the park's latitude.
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Sources: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (station USC00313625), daylight computed from latitude, weather description from the National Park Service, crowd levels from National Park Service Visitor Use Statistics (1979–2025). Updated 2026-10-11. Lodging results are provided by Stay22; WhenToVisitParks may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.